DIAZONIUM

diazonium

(noun) the univalent cation R-N:N- (where R is an aromatic hydrocarbon); found in salts that are used in manufacturing azo dyes

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Etymology

Noun

diazonium (plural diazoniums)

(organic chemistry) any univalent cation, of general formula R-N2+; diazonium salts are used to manufacture azo dyes, and take part in the Sandmeyer reaction

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