Definition

A colorless liquid compound that contains carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur, often used in dyes and other chemical applications.

Example

Thiazol is used in the production of various dyes and pigments.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of thiazol?

I think I've seen it mentioned in some chemistry articles.

Yeah, it's pretty interesting how it's related to colors.

Definitely! I didn't realize it had such a unique structure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thiazol is derived from the combination of 'thia-' (from Greek 'thio-', meaning sulfur) and 'azol' (from the chemical suffix '-azole', indicating a five-membered ring structure containing nitrogen). The word refers to a class of compounds that contain sulfur and nitrogen in their ring structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thio-' as relating to sulfur, and '-azole' as a type of ring structure in chemistry. This helps you remember that thiazol is a compound that includes sulfur in its ring.

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