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diazo Definition

di·azo (dī az′ō, -ā′zō)

adjective

having a group of two nitrogen atoms combined directly with one organic radical

Etymology: di- + azo

diazo Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • compound: This organocatalytic strategy precludes the use of highly sensitive diazo compounds.

Browse dictionary entries near diazo

  1. ‹ diazinon
  2. ‹ diazine
  3. ‹ diazepam
  4. ‹ diaz-
  5. ‹ diatropism
  6. ‹ diatropic
  7. ‹ diatribe
  8. ‹ diatonicism
  9. ‹ diatonically
  10. ‹ diatonic
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