diazotize

[ dahy-az-uh-tahyz ]

verb (used with object),di·az·o·tized, di·az·o·tiz·ing.Chemistry.
  1. to cause diazotization.

Origin of diazotize

1
First recorded in 1885–90; di-1 + azote + -ize
  • Also especially British, di·az·o·tise .

Other words from diazotize

  • di·az·o·tiz·a·ble, adjective
  • di·az·o·tiz·a·bil·i·ty, noun

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How to use diazotize in a sentence

  • Their discovery not only increased the consumption of beta-naphthol, but also that of the bases which were used for diazotising.

    Coal | Raphael Meldola
  • Diazotising is a simple operation, yet it must be carried out with care if good results are desired.

  • The cotton must be rinsed in cold water, and be quite cold before it is subjected to the diazotising operation.

British Dictionary definitions for diazotize

diazotize

diazotise

/ (daɪˈeɪzəˌtaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to cause (an aryl amine) to react with nitrous acid to produce a diazonium salt

Derived forms of diazotize

  • diazotization or diazotisation, noun

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