Definitions

1. noun

A five-membered ring system consisting of four carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom, often used as a heterocyclic compound in organic chemistry.

“The research team used oxadiazole as a building block to synthesize a new compound with promising pharmaceutical properties.”

2. adjective

Describing a compound or molecule that contains an oxadiazole ring system.

“The new compound was an oxadiazole-based molecule with enhanced stability and solubility.”