benzpyrinium

noun

benz·​pyr·​in·​i·​um
ˌbenz-pə-ˈri-nē-əm
plural -s
: the substituted pyridinium ion [C6H5CH2NC5H4OOCN(CH3)2] + derived by benzylation of dimethyl-carbamoyl-oxy-pyridinium
also : a salt containing this radical (such as the bromide used to relieve postoperative urinary retention)

Word History

Etymology

benz- + pyridinium

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“Benzpyrinium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benzpyrinium. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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