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triazine Definition

tri·azine (trī′ə zēn′, -zin; trī az′ēn, -in)

noun

  1. any of three isomeric heterocyclic compounds having the formula CHN
  2. any derivative of these

Etymology: tri- + azine

triazine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

herbicide: Ban on triazine herbicides likely to reduce but not negate relative benefits of GMHT maize cropping.