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Diazo-
Di-az′o-
.[Pref.
di-
+ azo-
] (Chem.)
A combining form (also used adjectively), meaning pertaining to, or derived from, a series of compounds containing a radical of
two nitrogen atoms
, united usually to an aromatic radical; as,
. diazo-
benzene, C6H5.N2.OH
☞ Diazo compounds are in general unstable, but are of great importance in recent organic chemistry. They are obtained by a partial reduction of the salts of certain amido compounds.
Diazo reactions
(Chem.)
, a series of reactions whereby diazo compounds are employed in substitution. These reactions are of great importance in organic chemistry.