Aziridine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈzɪɹɪdiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aziridine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A three-membered heterocycle containing two methylene groups and an imine; the nitrogen equivalent of ethylene oxide.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A three-membered heterocycle containing two methylene groups and an imine; the nitrogen equivalent of ethylene oxide.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Any derivative of this basic structure.
Word Forms
- aziridines
Synonyms for aziridine
Depending on context, synonyms include ethyleneimine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include azirane, azirine, ethylenimine, oxaziridine, aminoaziridine, ethyleneimine.
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