thiazole

noun thi·a·zole \ˈthī-ə-ˌzōl\

Definition of THIAZOLE

: a colorless basic liquid C₃H₃NS consisting of a 5-membered ring and having an odor like pyridine

: any of various thiazole derivatives including some used in medicine and others important as chemical accelerators

International Scientific Vocabulary thi- + azole

First Known Use: 1888

Medical Dictionary

noun thi·a·zole \ˈthī-ə-ˌzōl\

: a colorless basic liquid C₃H₃NS consisting of a 5-membered ring and having an odor like pyridine

: any of various thiazole derivatives including some that are used in medicine and others that are important as chemical accelerators

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