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adjective az·i·do \ˈa-zə-(ˌ)dō\

Definition of azido

  1. :  relating to or containing the monovalent group N3 —often used in combination

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Origin and Etymology of azido

International Scientific Vocabulary azide + -o-

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adjective az·i·do \ˈa-zə-(ˌ)dō\

Medical Definition of azido

  1. :  relating to or containing the monovalent group N3—often used in combination

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