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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A solvent used in a variety of applications including detergents and electronic materials, having the chemical formula C₅H₁₀N₂O uncountable

   "Dimethylimidazole was used as an axial ligand."

2. 2
   Any derivative or isomer of dimethylimidazole countable

   "the 1,4- and 1,5-dimethylimidazoles"

Example

More examples

"Dimethylimidazole was used as an axial ligand."

Etymology

From dimethyl + imidazole.

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