azo

¹

[ az-oh, ey-zoh ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing the azo group.

azo-

²

1. a combining form used in the formation of compound words, especially names of chemical compounds containing nitrogen or the azo group:

   azobenzene.

azo-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating the presence of an azo group

   azobenzene

azo

²

/ ˈæ-; ˈeɪzəʊ /

adjective

1. of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group -N:N- See also diazo

   an azo group or radical

azo–

¹

1. A prefix that means “containing an azo group attached at both ends to other groups,” as in the compound azobenzene.

azo

²

/ ăz′ō,ā′zō /

1. Containing two nitrogen atoms joined by a double bond, with each nitrogen atom attached to another group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of azo¹

First recorded in 1875–80; independent use of azo-

Origin of azo²

< Greek ázō ( os ) without life, equivalent to a- a- ⁶ + zō- zo-

Word History and Origins

Origin of azo¹

from French azote nitrogen, from Greek azōos lifeless, from a- ¹+ zōē life

Origin of azo²

independent use of azo-

Example Sentences

If a pink to violet-red coloration is produced in a short time the presence of an azo-color is indicated.

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If an azo-color was used to color the milk this curd will be pink, but the curd of normal milk will be white or yellowish.

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(d) Two series of azo dyes of selenium have been prepared and have been shown to possess a marked tinctorial value.

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Azo gained a great reputation as a professor, and numbered amongst his pupils Accursius and Jacobus Balduinus.

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Azo-dinaphthyl diamine is recognized by its peculiar orange cast, and is turned by hydrochloric acid to a dull, dirty violet.

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