diazo-

¹ American  

Chemistry.

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

   diazomethane.

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diazo ² American  

[dahy-az-oh, -ey-zoh] / daɪˈæz oʊ, -ˈeɪ zoʊ /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. containing the diazo group.

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diazo British  

/ daɪˈeɪzəʊ /

adjective

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

   diazo compound

2. Also: dyeline.  of or relating to the reproduction of documents using the bleaching action of ultraviolet radiation on diazonium salts

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noun

1. a document produced by this method

Etymology

Origin of diazo-¹

di- ¹ + azo-

Origin of diazo¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

Bichromates, although containing much available oxygen, form but feeble explosive mixtures, but some compounds of chromic acid with diazo compounds and some acetylides are extremely powerful as well as sensitive.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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