Definitions

1. noun

A five-membered heterocyclic ring containing one oxygen and two nitrogen atoms, with a carbonyl group attached to one of the nitrogen atoms.

“The chemist studied the properties of oxazoles in the laboratory.”

2. chemistry

A type of heterocyclic compound consisting of a five-membered ring containing one oxygen and two nitrogen atoms, with a carbonyl group attached to one of the nitrogen atoms.

“Oxazoles are a class of heterocyclic compounds with a wide range of applications in organic synthesis.”