pyrenic
/pʌɪˈriːnɪk/ /pʌɪˈrɛnɪk/Chemistry
adjective
Relating to or derived from the hydrocarbon pyrene; having the tetracyclic structure of pyrene.
- Recorded earliest in pyrenic acid..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From pyrene + -ic. In pyrenic acid after German Pyrensäure.