Imidazole
//ˌɪ.mɪˈdæˌzoʊl// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor wordnet
- 3 A group of compounds containing that structure.
Etymology
From imide + azo- + -ole.
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