tetrazole

/tɛˈtræzoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A five-membered ring system consisting of four carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom.

“The chemist synthesized a compound containing a tetrazole ring.”

2. chemistry

A type of heterocyclic compound found in some pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

“The team studied the properties of tetrazoles in pesticide research.”

Synonyms

  • aziridine
  • heterocycle