Azide

ahd-5
  • noun. The univalent linear group N3, or any compound that contains this group, many of which are explosive.
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  • noun. a compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical.
  • noun. any chemical compound containing the azido group -N3, such as sodium azide (ionic and inorganic) or ethyl azide (organic and nonionic).
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  • noun. the univalent N3 radical or functional group or any ester containing this group
  • noun. the N3- anion or any salt containing this anion
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  • noun. a chemical compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical
    • Word Usage
    "The bomb also contained lead azide, which is used in detonators."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    chemical compound  compound  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    ethyl azide  hydrazoite  sodium azide  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    bisulfite  carboxylate  hydroxide  hypochlorite  iodide  
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