pyrrolidone

English

Etymology

From pyrrolidine +‎ -one.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɪɹəlɪˌdəʊn/

Noun

pyrrolidone (plural pyrrolidones)

1. (chemistry) any of a class of heterocyclic ketones derived from a pyrrolidine; especially 2-pyrrolidone, the simplest γ-lactam

Derived terms

• polyvinyl pyrrolidone