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Topic: Science

azide

IPA: /ˈeɪzaɪd/

KK: /ˈeɪzaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that includes a specific group of three nitrogen atoms (N3) bonded together.

Example: Sodium azide is commonly used in laboratories as a preservative and in airbags.

azido

IPA: /əˈziːdoʊ/

KK: /əˈzaɪdoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing a specific chemical group made up of nitrogen atoms.

Example: The azido compound is used in various chemical reactions.

noun

Definition: A chemical group consisting of three nitrogen atoms bonded together, often used in organic chemistry and related to azide compounds.

Example: The azido group is commonly used in various chemical reactions to introduce nitrogen into organic molecules.

azimuth

IPA: /ˈæzɪməθ/

KK: /ˈæzɪməθ/

noun

Definition: The angle measured horizontally from a reference direction, usually north, to a point where a vertical line through an object meets the horizon, often used in navigation and astronomy.

Example: The navigator used a compass to determine the azimuth of the distant island.

azimuthal

IPA: /ˌæzɪˈmjuːθəl/

KK: /ˌæzɪˈmjuːθəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of map projection that keeps the direction from a specific point accurate, or concerning angles measured in a horizontal circle.

Example: The azimuthal projection is often used in navigation to represent the shortest path between two points.

azimuthally

IPA: /ˈæzɪˌmʌθəli/

KK: /ˈæzɪˌmʌθəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the angle measured from a reference direction, usually in a horizontal plane.

Example: The satellite moved azimuthally to capture images of the Earth's surface.

azine

IPA: /əˈziːn/

KK: /əˈzin/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has a ring structure and contains nitrogen atoms, similar to benzene.

Example: The chemist synthesized an azine to study its properties in the laboratory.

azo

IPA: //ˈeɪ.zoʊ//

KK: /ˈeɪzoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific chemical group that contains two nitrogen atoms connected by a double bond, often found in certain dyes and compounds.

Example: The azo dye is known for its bright colors and is widely used in textiles.

azoic

IPA: /əˈzoʊɪk/

KK: /əˈzoʊɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to geological periods before any form of life existed, indicating a time when there were no living organisms or organic remains.

Example: The azoic era is characterized by the absence of any life forms on Earth.

azole

IPA: /əˈzoʊl/

KK: /əˈzoʊl/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that has a five-sided ring structure, which includes at least one nitrogen atom and may contain double bonds.

Example: Azoles are commonly used in agriculture as fungicides.

azonal

IPA: /əˈzoʊnəl/

KK: /əˈzoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to soils that do not have distinct layers or zones, often resembling the original material they come from.

Example: The azonal soils in the region are important for understanding the geological history.

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