diazo

adjective

di·​azo dī-ˈa-(ˌ)zō  -ˈā- 

1

a

: relating to or containing the group N₂ composed of two nitrogen atoms united to a single carbon atom of an organic radical

—often used in combination

b

: relating to or containing diazonium

—often used in combination

2

: of or relating to a photograph or photocopy whose production involves the use of a coating of a diazo compound that is decomposed by exposure to light

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary diaz-, diazo-, from di- + az-

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

diazo

adjective

di·​azo dī-ˈaz-(ˌ)ō 

1

: relating to or containing the group N₂ composed of two nitrogen atoms united to a single carbon atom of an organic radical

2

: relating to or containing diazonium