diazo

di·azo

adj \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

Origin of DIAZO

International Scientific Vocabulary diaz-, diazo-, from di- + az-

First Known Use: 1878