Diazide

/ˈdaɪəzaɪd/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound containing two azide groups, similar to diazid; used in specialized chemical synthesis.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'diazid,' both from 'di-' (two) and 'azide,' used interchangeably in chemical nomenclature.

Kelly Says

The spelling 'diazide' versus 'diazid' shows how chemistry nomenclature isn't always perfectly standardized—different labs and countries might use slightly different conventions.

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