azine

noun \ˈā-ˌzēn, ˈa-\

Definition of AZINE

: a compound of the general formula RCH=NN=CHR or R₂C=NN=CR₂ formed by the action of hydrazine on aldehydes or ketones

1887

Medical Dictionary

noun \ˈā-ˌzēn, ˈaz-ˌēn\

: any of numerous organic compounds with a nitrogenous 6-membered ring

: a compound of the general formula RCH=NN=CHR or R₂C=NN=CR₂ formed by the action of hydrazine on aldehydes or ketones

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