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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   any univalent cation, of general formula R-N₂⁺; diazonium salts are used to manufacture azo dyes, and take part in the Sandmeyer reaction
2. 2
   the univalent cation R-N:N- (where R is an aromatic hydrocarbon); found in salts that are used in manufacturing azo dyes wordnet

Example

More examples

"The nitrite reacts with an aromatic amine to form a diazonium salt."

Etymology

Blend of diazo + ammonium.

Related phrases

diazonium compounddiazonium saltazo dyegeneral formulasandmeyer reaction

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