Definition

A type of organic compound that has a structure made of three interconnected rings, including two benzene rings and one pyrrole ring. It is often used in the production of dyes and can have various derivatives.

Example

The chemist synthesized a new dye using carbazole as a base compound.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of carbazole?

Yeah, I think it’s used in some dyes, right?

Exactly! It’s interesting how it has those two benzene rings.

I know, chemistry can be pretty fascinating sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbazole is derived from "carb" (from "carbon", meaning a chemical element) and "azole" (from the suffix used in organic chemistry to denote a five-membered ring containing nitrogen). The word refers to a compound that contains carbon and nitrogen in its structure, specifically a bicyclic compound with a nitrogen atom.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbon' as the base element and 'azole' as a ring structure containing nitrogen — this helps you remember that carbazole is a compound made of carbon and nitrogen.

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