oxazole
nounEtymology From oxi- + -a- + azole.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A five-membered heterocycle having three carbon atoms, one oxygen atom, one nitrogen atom and two double bonds; the 1,3- isomer is aromatic
- Derived terms
- cefoxazole, isoxazole, oxazolam, oxazolyl
- Related terms
- benzoxazole, naphthoxazole, oxadiazole