Azotite

/ˈæzətaɪt/ noun

Definition

A compound formed by the addition of nitrogen to an organic molecule, especially one created through azotisation.

Etymology

From 'azote' (nitrogen) + '-ite' (mineral or compound suffix). The '-ite' suffix comes from Greek '-ites' and is used in chemistry to denote specific compounds or minerals.

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