azo

/ˈeɪzoʊ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing the chemical group -N=N- (two nitrogen atoms double-bonded together), used especially in dyes and pigments.
    • Many azo dyes are used to color textiles and leather.
    • The lab tested a new azo compound for its colorfastness.
    • The chemist explained how azo groups give certain molecules their bright colors.
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