DIAZO Definition & Meaning

diazo

[ dahy-az-oh, -ey-zoh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Chemistry.

diazo-

Chemistry.

a combining form with the meaning “diazo group,” used in the formation of compound words:
diazomethane.

diazo

/ �岹ɪˈ��ɪ��əʊ /

of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group, =N:N, or the divalent group, -N:N- See also azo
diazo compound
Alsodyeline of or relating to the reproduction of documents using the bleaching action of ultraviolet radiation on diazonium salts

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Origin of diazo¹

First recorded in 1855–60; independent use of diazo-

Origin of diazo²

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Examples have not been reviewed.

So I think the room where they kept the diazo machine became like my studio.

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As many of these diazo compounds contain no oxygen their explosive nature must be ascribed to the peculiar state of union of the nitrogen.

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For this purpose it is usually only necessary to prepare a solution containing the diazo compound.

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The necessary diazo compound is prepared by allowing a solution containing nitrous acid to act upon a solution of a primary aromatic amine.

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The constitution of the isomeric diazo hydroxides has given rise to much discussion.

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