thiadiazole

noun

thia·​diazole

¦thīə+

: any of four isomeric heterocyclic parent compounds C₂H₂N₂S containing a ring composed of two carbon atoms, two nitrogen atoms, and one sulfur atom

also : a derivative of any of these

Word History

Etymology

thia- + diazole

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