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azo

adjective
\ ˈā-(ˌ)zō How to pronounce azo (audio) , ˈa- How to pronounce azo (audio) \

Definition of azo

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

First Known Use of azo

1871, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for azo

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azo

adjective
\ ˈā-(ˌ)zō How to pronounce azo (audio) , ˈaz-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce azo (audio) \

Medical Definition of azo

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

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