Bihydrazine

/baɪˈhaɪdrəziːn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound containing two hydrazine groups or molecules bonded together.

Etymology

From bi- (two) combined with hydrazine (from hydro-, water, plus azide, nitrogen compound), a term in organic chemistry developed in the 20th century.

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Bihydrazine compounds are used as rocket fuel and in pharmaceutical synthesis because that double hydrazine structure packs incredible energy density—literally propelling spacecraft!

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