pyrene

[US]/ˈpaɪəriːn/
[UK]/ˈpaɪrin/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small hard seed or nut; in chemistry, a type of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
Word Forms
Pluralpyrenes

Phrases & Collocations

pyrene ring

pyrene derivative

pyrene compound

pyrene emission

pyrene concentration

pyrene analysis

pyrene levels

pyrene exposure

pyrene toxicity

pyrene synthesis

Example Sentences

pyrene is a compound often found in coal tar.

scientists study the effects of pyrene on aquatic life.

pyrene can be used as a fluorescent probe in experiments.

exposure to pyrene may pose health risks.

the pyrene molecule has a unique structure.

pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.

researchers are investigating the degradation of pyrene in soil.

pyrene can be detected using advanced analytical techniques.

environmental regulations limit the release of pyrene into water bodies.

pyrene is often used as a model compound in toxicology studies.

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