Definition

A type of chemical compound that has a ring made of five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom.

Example

The chemist synthesized a pyran to study its properties.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the compound called pyran?

I think so, but I don't know much about it.

It's interesting because it has a five-membered ring structure.

That sounds cool! I love learning about different chemical compounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pyran is derived from "pyr" (from Greek "pur", meaning fire) and "-an" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a specific type of compound). The word refers to a chemical compound related to fire or heat, as it is often associated with the structure of certain organic compounds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fire' ('pyr') to remember that 'pyran' relates to compounds that are often associated with heat or combustion.

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