Azoxytoluidine

/ˌæzoʊksiˈtɑːluˌɪdiːn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to a chemical compound formed by combining an azoxy group with toluidine, a type of amine derived from toluene.

Etymology

From 'azoxy' plus 'toluidine' (toluene + amine suffix '-idine'). Toluene comes from tolu balsam, named after Santiago de Tolú in Colombia.

Kelly Says

Azoxytoluidine compounds were important in the development of azo dyes—by tweaking these molecules, chemists could create entirely new colors that revolutionized textile manufacturing.

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