DIAZO Definition & Meaning

diazo

[dahy-az-oh, -ey-zoh]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Chemistry.

containing the diazo group.

diazo-

Chemistry.

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

diazo

/ �岹ɪˈ��ɪ��əʊ /

adjective

of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group, =N:N, or the divalent group, -N:N- See also azo
diazo compound
Also: dyeline.��of or relating to the reproduction of documents using the bleaching action of ultraviolet radiation on diazonium salts

noun

a document produced by this method

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of diazo¹

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

Origin of diazo²

di- ¹ + azo-

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Díaz Mirón diazoalkane

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