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dihydropyridine

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A molecule based upon pyridine, the parent of a class of molecules that have been semi-saturated with two substituents replacing one double bond.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

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History

Etymology

From di- + hydro- + pyridine.