pyrithione

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noun

The tautomeric compound 1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethione (thione form) or 2-pyridinethiol 1-oxide (thiol form)

Scrabble 18
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Meanings

nounpyrithione (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe tautomeric compound 1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethione (thione form) or 2-pyridinethiol 1-oxide (thiol form)
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