azide

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• IPA^(key): /ˈeɪzaɪd/

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azide (plural azides)

1. (organic chemistry) the univalent N₃ radical or functional group or any ester containing this group
2. (inorganic chemistry) the N₃⁻ anion or any salt containing this anion (${\displaystyle {\ce {^{-}N={\overset {+}{N}}=N^{-}}}}$)

• Azide alkyne Huisgen cycloaddition
• hydrogen azide
• lead azide
• sodium azide