noun
- Plural of phenazin; a class of organic compounds containing a tricyclic aromatic ring system with two nitrogen atoms, used in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and research.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Phenazins are important intermediates in the synthesis of various dyes.
- Researchers studied the antimicrobial properties of phenazins in the laboratory.
- The structure of phenazins makes them useful in organic chemistry applications.
- Several phenazins have been investigated for their potential pharmaceutical effects.