diazotize

[ dahy-az-uh-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Chemistry.

, di·az·o·tized, di·az·o·tiz·ing.

1. to cause diazotization.

diazotize

/ daɪˈeɪzəˌtaɪz /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• diˌazotiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of diazotize¹

First recorded in 1885–90; di- ¹ + azote + -ize