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Definition of oxazolone in English:

oxazolone

noun

Chemistry

  • Any of a class of compounds resembling oxazoles but with the CH:CH part of the oxazole ring replaced by CO·CH₂; specifically the parent compound C₃ H₃ NO₂.

Pronunciation

oxazolone

/ɒkˈseɪzələʊn/ /ɒkˈsazələʊn/

Origin

Late 19th century. From oxazole + -one.