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imidazole

/ɪˈmɪdəzəʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does imidazole mean?

noun

A five-membered heterocyclic aromatic organic compound with two nitrogen atoms, one of which is part of an imine group.

Example

"The imidazole ring is a key component of many biological molecules, including histamine and caffeine."

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