quinoxalin

/kwɪˈnɒksəlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of heterocyclic aromatic compound with a two-ring structure.

“The chemist studied the properties of quinoxalins in relation to their potential medical applications.”

2. adjective

Describing a chemical compound with a two-ring quinoxaline structure.

“The researcher identified several quinoxaline compounds in the sample that required further analysis.”

Synonyms

  • aromatic compound
  • heterocyclic compound

Antonyms

  • aliphatic compound