嗪 (qín) - Qin — a character used primarily in chemical

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qín ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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嗪 · qín

Qin — a character used primarily in chemical and pharmaceutical terminology, especially in the names of heterocyclic compounds like pyrazine.

Qin — a character used primarily in chemical

Usage highlights

PyrazinePhenothiazineQuinazolineChemical ring structureHeterocyclic compound

Synonyms

  • 杂环— heterocyclic ring (broader chemical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Pyrazine is an important chemical compound (吡嗪).
  • Phenothiazine is used in pharmaceuticals (吩噻嗪).
  • This drug contains a quinazoline ring (喹唑啉).

Collocations

  • Pyrazine(吡嗪)
  • Phenothiazine(吩噻嗪)
  • Quinazoline(喹唑啉)
  • Chemical ring structure(嗪环)
  • Heterocyclic compound(杂环嗪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 嗪 is a modern character created specifically for chemical terminology.
  • It represents the '-zine' suffix in systematic chemical nomenclature.
  • The character is rarely used outside scientific and medical contexts.

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