Imidazole

//ˌɪ.mɪˈdæˌzoʊl// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A heterocyclic organic compound containing two nitrogen atoms separated by a carbon atom in a five-membered ring, called 1,3-diazole in IUPAC nomenclature.
  2. 2
    an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor wordnet
  3. 3
    A group of compounds containing that structure.

Etymology

From imide + azo- + -ole.

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