a colourless liquid with a pungent smell that contains a ring system composed of three carbon atoms, a sulphur atom, and a nitrogen atom. It is used in dyes and fungicides. Formula: C3H3NS
2.
any of a group of compounds derived from this substance that are used in dyes
thiazole in American English
(ˈθaɪəˌzoʊl)
noun
1.
a colorless, liquid azole, C3H3NS, that is soluble in alcohol or ether but only slightly soluble in water
2.
any of its various derivatives, used in dyes and drugs