English word oxaziridine comes from English aziridine, English oxa-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| aziridine | English (eng) | (by extension) Any derivative of this basic structure.. (organic compound) A three-membered heterocycle containing two methylene groups and an imine; the nitrogen equivalent of ethylene oxide. |
| oxa- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to name compounds in which a carbon atom (typically a methylene group) has been replaced by one of oxygen. |
| oxaziridine | English (eng) | (organic compound) A three-membered saturated heterocycle having one carbon, one nitrogen and one oxygen atoms. |