amidothiazole
|a-mi-do-thi-a-zole|
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/əˌmaɪdoʊˈθaɪəzoʊl/
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/əˌmaɪdəʊˈθaɪəzəʊl/
chemical compound
Etymology
'amidothiazole' originates from the combination of 'amido-' referring to the presence of an amide group, and 'thiazole,' a heterocyclic compound containing both sulfur and nitrogen.
'amidothiazole' was derived from the chemical naming conventions combining 'amido' and 'thiazole' to describe its structure.
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound used in the synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals, particularly as an intermediate in the production of sulfa drugs.
Amidothiazole is crucial in the production of some antibiotics.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/14 20:21