Diazo-
Diazo- ({not transcribed})
[Prefix di- + azo-]
(Chemistry) 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.
Collocations (1)
Diazo reactions (Chemistry) , a series of reactions whereby diazo compounds are employed in substitution. These reactions are of great importance in organic chemistry.