az

1 of 3

abbreviation (1)

1
azimuth
2
azure

AZ

2 of 3

abbreviation (2)

Arizona

az-

3 of 3

combining form

variants or azo-
: containing nitrogen especially as the divalent group N=N
azine

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from French azote nitrogen, from a-, a- entry 2 + -zote, probably from Greek zōtikos maintaining life, from zōē life — more at quick entry 1

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Cite this Entry

“Az.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/az. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

Az

abbreviation
nitrogen
Etymology

Abbreviation

French azote

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