First Known Use: 1878
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diazo
adjective di·azo \dī-ˈa-(ˌ)zō, -ˈā-\
Definition of DIAZO
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
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Origin of DIAZO
International Scientific Vocabulary diaz-, diazo-, from di- + az-
Medical Dictionary
diazo
adjective di·azo \dī-ˈaz-(ˌ)ō\
Medical Definition of DIAZO
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
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