diazo

One entry found for diazo.

Main Entry: di·azo
Pronunciation: dI-'a-(")zO, -'A-
Function: adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary diaz-, diazo-, from di- + az-
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