azo

adjective

ˈā-(ˌ)zō  ˈa- 

: relating to or containing the divalent group N=N united at both ends to carbon

Word History

Etymology

az-

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing azo

• azo dye

Kids Definition

azo

adjective

ˈaz-ō 

: relating to or containing two nitrogen atoms united to each other and at both ends to carbon

an azo dye

Medical Definition

azo

adjective

ˈā-(ˌ)zō  ˈaz-(ˌ)ō 

: relating to, containing, or being the divalent group N=N united at both ends to carbon