n. either of two isomeric heterocyclic compounds having a five-membered ring with three nitrogen atoms and two double bonds in the ring; any organic derivative of these compounds
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A class-name applied, in organic chemistry, to compounds containing in their molecule a cyclic group consisting of three nitrogen and two carbon atoms, such as Various arrangements of these atoms are possible.
Word Usage
"A team lead by Dr. Meilin Liu, a professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, has discovered that a chemical called triazole is significantly more effective than similar chemicals researchers have explored to increase conductivity and reduce moisture dependence in polymer membranes."