Azotizes

/ˈæzətaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of azotize, meaning applies nitrogen to a chemical compound.

Etymology

Standard English third-person singular present formation of 'azotize' with '-es' ending. Used in American English alongside British 'azotises.'

Kelly Says

The American '-ize' versus British '-ise' spelling split shows up even in ultra-technical chemistry vocabulary—chemists on opposite sides of the Atlantic literally spell their processes differently.

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