English

3D structure of aziridine

Noun

aziridine ‎(plural aziridines)

1. (organic chemistry) A three-membered heterocycle containing two methylene groups and an imine; the nitrogen equivalent of ethylene oxide.
2. (by extension) Any derivative of this basic structure.

Translations

Synonyms

• ethyleneimine
• azacyclopropane

Related terms

• azetidine, an analogous four-membered heterocycle
• azolidine, an analogous five-membered heterocycle

Anagrams

• diazirine

Italian

Noun

aziridine f

1. plural of aziridina

Anagrams

• indiziare
• indizierà