az·o

(ăz′ō, ā′zō)

adj.

Containing a nitrogen group, especially one nitrogen atom doubly bonded to another nitrogen atom. Many common dyes contain one or a few of these groups.

[From azo-.]

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azo

(ˈeɪzəʊ; ˈæ-)

adj

(Elements & Compounds) of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group -N:N-: an azo group or radical. See also diazo

[independent use of azo-]

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az•o

(ˈæz oʊ, ˈeɪ zoʊ)

adj.

pertaining to or containing the bivalent group −N=N− united to two aromatic groups.

[1875–80; < azo-]

azo-

a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds containing nitrogen or the azo group.

[comb. form representing azote]

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