thi·a·zole (th   -z l )n. 1. A colorless or pale yellow liquid, C3H3NS, containing a five-member ring composed of a nitrogen atom, a sulfur atom, and three carbon atoms, used in making dyes and fungicides. 2. Any of various derivatives of this compound. |
thiazole [ˈθaɪəˌzəʊl], thiazol [ˈθaɪəˌzɒl]
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1. (Chemistry) 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: C3H3NS
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a group of compounds derived from this substance that are used in dyes
| thiazole (th-zl) 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: C3H3NS. |
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