tetrazotize

transitive verb

te·​traz·​o·​tize
-ed/-ing/-s
: to diazotize doubly : convert (as an aromatic diamine) into a disazo compound
benzidine is tetrazotized for making a benzidine disazo dye

Word History

Etymology

tetra- + -azotize (as in diazotize)

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“Tetrazotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tetrazotize. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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