Definition

A type of chemical compound that has a ring structure made up of one nitrogen atom, one sulfur atom, and four carbon atoms.

Example

Thiazins are important in the study of organic chemistry due to their unique structure.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of thiazin?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a compound in organic chemistry with a unique structure.

That sounds interesting! I should look it up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thiazin is derived from the prefix "thiazole" (from the Greek "thio-" meaning sulfur and "azole" referring to a class of compounds). The word "thiazin" refers to a class of compounds that contain sulfur in their structure, specifically related to thiazole derivatives.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sulfur' ('thio-') being part of a special chemical structure ('azole') to remember that 'thiazin' relates to compounds containing sulfur.

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