thiazole

[ thahy-uh-zohl ]

/ ˈθaɪ əˌzoʊl /

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.

Nearby words

thiamin, thiamine, thiamine mononitrate, thiazide, thiazine, thiazole, thibault, jacques anatole, thibet, thibodaux, thick, thick and fast

Origin of thiazole

First recorded in 1885–90; thi- + azole

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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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Science 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.