azide

[ az-ahyd, -id, ey-zahyd, ey-zid ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any compound containing the azido group, as sodium azide, NaN 3 .

azide

/ ˈeɪzaɪd /

noun

1. any compound containing the monovalent group –N 3 or the monovalent ion N 3 ^–
2. modifier consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group –N 3 or the ion N 3 ^–

   azide group or radical

Word History and Origins

Origin of azide¹

az- + -ide ( def )