Definition

A type of organic chemical compound that has a ring made of one sulfur atom, one nitrogen atom, and four carbon atoms, often used in the production of dyes and some medications.

Example

Thiazine compounds are commonly used in the textile industry for dyeing fabrics.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of thiazine compounds?

Yeah, I read that they're used in making dyes and even some tranquilizers.

That's interesting! I didn't know thiazine had such diverse applications.

Me neither! It's cool how chemistry can impact different fields.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thiazine is formed from "thia-" (from Greek "thio-", meaning sulfur) and "-zine" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a class of compounds). The word refers to a class of chemical compounds that contain sulfur in their structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sulfur' ('thia-') being part of a chemical compound, which is what 'thiazine' represents.

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