azoxy

1 of 2

adjective

az·​oxy
(ˈ)aˈzäksē,
(ˈ)ā-
: relating to or containing the group −N(O)=N−

azoxy-

2 of 2

combining form

: containing the bivalent group −N(O)=N− composed of two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom united usually on both sides to carbon
azoxynaphthalene C10H7N(O)=NC10H7

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

azoxy-

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from az- + oxy-

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“Azoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/azoxy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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