A chemical compound containing three nitrogen atoms in a row (N₃⁻), often used in explosives, pharmaceuticals, and airbag systems.
From 'azotic' (relating to nitrogen) + '-ide' (chemical suffix for compounds). Created in the late 19th century as chemists developed systematic naming for nitrogen-containing compounds.
Azides are in your car's airbag—when you crash, a chemical reaction suddenly creates nitrogen gas that inflates the bag in milliseconds, and this life-saving technology relies on azide chemistry!
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