methylethylpyridine
noun
: a liquid base C5H3N(CH3)(C2H5) that has a penetrating odor, is usually made by catalytic reaction of paraldehyde with ammonia, and is used chiefly in organic synthesis (as of nicotinic acid)
called also aldehyde collidine, aldehydine, collidine, 2-methyl-5-ethylpyridine
Dictionary Entries Near methylethylpyridine
Cite this Entry
“Methylethylpyridine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methylethylpyridine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share