imidazole

aɪˈmɪdəzɔʊl, aɪˈmɪdæzɔʊl

Definitions

1. noun

A five-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing two nitrogen atoms, one of which is part of a side chain, found in various biomolecules.

“The researcher studied the properties of imidazoles in enzyme-catalyzed reactions.”

Synonyms

  • aromatic compound
  • heterocycle