diazonium
/daɪəˈzoʊniəm/
noun
- A positively charged ion containing a nitrogen-nitrogen triple bond, often used in making dyes and in organic synthesis.
- Diazonium compounds are key intermediates in the production of azo dyes.
- The reaction produced a diazonium ion that quickly bonded with the aromatic ring.
- The diazonium salt was carefully prepared in the fume hood.