AZOBENZENE

Etymology

Noun

azobenzene (countable and uncountable, plural azobenzenes)

(organic compound) An aromatic azo compound, diphenyl diazene, the basis of many dyes.

Source: Wiktionary


Az`o*ben"zene, n. Etym: [Azo- + benzene.] (Chem.)

Definition: A substance (C6H5.N2.C6H5) derived from nitrobenzene, forming orange red crystals which are easily fusible.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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