thiazole

[ thahy-uh-zohl ]

/ ˈθaɪ əˌzoʊl /

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noun Chemistry.

a colorless, slightly water-miscible liquid, C3H3NS, having a disagreeable odor.

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

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Origin of thiazole

First recorded in 1885–90; thi- + azole

Words nearby thiazole

thiacetic acid, thiamine, thiamine mononitrate, thiazide, thiazine, thiazole, Thibodaux, thick, thick and fast, thick and thin, thick as thieves

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British Dictionary definitions for thiazole

thiazole

thiazol (ˈθaɪəˌzɒl)

/ (ˈθaɪəˌzəʊl) /

noun

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

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

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Scientific definitions for thiazole

thiazole

[ thī′ə-zōl′ ]

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.

A colorless or pale yellow liquid used in making dyes and fungicides. Chemical formula: C3H3NS.