thiazole

American  

[thahy-uh-zohl] / ˈθaɪ əˌzoʊl /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a colorless, slightly water-miscible liquid, C 3 H 3 NS, having a disagreeable odor.

2. any of various derivatives of this substance, used as dyes or reagents.

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thiazole British  

/ ˈθaɪəˌzɒl, ˈθaɪəˌzəʊl /

noun

1. a colourless liquid with a pungent smell that contains a ring system composed of three carbon atoms, a sulphur atom, and a nitrogen atom. It is used in dyes and fungicides. Formula: C 3 H 3 NS

2. any of a group of compounds derived from this substance that are used in dyes

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thiazole Scientific  

/ thī′ə-zōl′ /

1. Any of a class of organic compounds containing a ring that consists of three carbon atoms, one nitrogen atom, and one sulfur atom. Thiamine, penicillin and its derivatives, various other drugs, and numerous dyes are thiazoles.

2. A colorless or pale yellow liquid used in making dyes and fungicides. Chemical formula: C ₃ H ₃ NS.

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Etymology

Origin of thiazole

First recorded in 1885–90; thi- + azole