diazonium compound

noun

any compound having the general formula R-N₂⁺ X⁻, especially one in which R is an aryl residue; they are important as intermediates in the production of azo dyes

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Meanings

noundiazonium compound (plural diazonium compounds)

plural diazonium compounds

  1. chemistryany compound having the general formula R-N₂⁺ X⁻, especially one in which R is an aryl residue; they are important as intermediates in the production of azo dyes

    Synonyms: diazonium salt

Synonyms & antonyms

nounany compound having the general formula R-N₂⁺ X⁻, especially one in which R is an aryl residue; they are important as intermediates in the production of azo dyes

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diazonium salt
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