Relating to a type of chemical compound containing an azo group (nitrogen double bond) with an oxygen atom attached, derived from benzoic acid.
From 'azoxy' (azo- + oxygen) combined with 'benzoic' (from benzoic acid, named after benzoin resin). The 'azo' prefix comes from an azote (nitrogen), while 'benzoic' traces to the benzoin tree.
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