Meanings
- informaluncountablechemistryA very hazardous explosive inorganic heterocyclic molecule, namely 1-diazidocarbamoyl-5-azidotetrazole
Azidoazide azide is a member of this group and is composed predominantly of nitrogen atoms.
2017 April 3, Orla Sherwood, “Do Not Try This At Home”, in University Observer2 more examples
Next up, we have the most explosive compound ever produced, the extremely fun to say azidoazide azide.
2016 January 20, Bec Crew, “WATCH: 5 of The World's Most Dangerous Chemicals”, in Science AlertAzidoazide azide, known by its chemical formula C₂N₁₄ or as N-amino azidotetrazole, was created by the US Army and a team of German scientists in 2010.
2016 September 28, Marlese Lessing, “Weird Wednesdays: The world's most volatile substance”, in UConn Daily CampusSynonyms: 1-Diazidocarbamoyl-5-azidotetrazole, carbonimidic diazide
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA very hazardous explosive inorganic heterocyclic molecule, namely 1-diazidocarbamoyl-5-azidotetrazole
Origin
From azido- + azide + azide. Coined by blogger Derek Lowe as a joke when referring to "1-diazidocarbamoyl-5-azidotetrazole"
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