To introduce an azo group (N=N) into a chemical compound, typically through chemical reactions.
From 'azo' + '-fy' (from Latin -ficare, to make). This technical verb was created by chemists to describe the process of adding azo groups during synthesis.
When chemists 'azofy' a compound, they're essentially performing molecular surgery—carefully adding the N=N group in just the right place to create specific colors or properties.
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