diazosulfonic acid

noun

di·​azo·​sulfonic acid

"+…-

: any of a class of aromatic acids that contain a diazo group united with a sulfonic acid group, have the general formula ArN=NSO₃H, and are obtained in the form of salts by treating a diazonium salt with a sulfite

Word History

Etymology

diaz- + sulfonic

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