benzimidazole

American  

[ben-zim-i-daz-ohl, ben-zuh-mid-uh-zohl] / ˌbɛn zɪm ɪˈdæz oʊl, ˌbɛn zəˈmɪd əˌzoʊl /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a colorless crystalline compound, C 7 H 6 N 2 , used in organic synthesis.

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Etymology

Origin of benzimidazole

First recorded in 1925–30; benz- + imidazole

Example Sentences

Kaplan also tested for benzimidazole tolerance in worms from Worthy's housemate and from another retired greyhound, both of whom had histories of stubborn infections, and found that they were resistant.

From Scientific American • Jun. 18, 2023