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azole

/ˈæzəʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does azole mean?

noun

A class of organic compounds containing a five-membered ring with two nitrogen atoms, often used as fungicides or in the synthesis of other compounds.

Example

"The azole fungicide was applied to the crops to prevent fungal infections."

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