Main Entry: azine

Pronunciation: \ˈā-ˌzēn, ˈaz-ˌēn\

Function: noun

1 : any of numerous organic compounds with a nitrogenous 6-membered ring
2 : a compound of the general formula RCH=NN=CHR or R₂C=NN=CR₂ formed by the action of hydrazine on aldehydes or ketones