adj.
Pronunciation: d ī - ' a-( ˌ )z ō , - ' ā -
Function: adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary diaz-, diazo-, from di- + az-
Date: 1878
1 a : relating to or containing the group N 2 composed of two nitrogen atoms united to a single carbon atom of an organic radical ― often used in combination b : relating to or containing diazonium ― often used in combination
2 : of or relating to a photograph or photocopy whose production involves the use of a coating of a diazo compound that is decomposed by exposure to light