azide
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/'æzaɪd/
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/'æzaɪd/
noun
R
A chemical with a group of three nitrogen atoms that has a negative charge.
Azide is used in some chemical reactions and can be found in certain industrial chemicals.
R
An explosive substance that is very sensitive and reacts quickly.
In some special situations, azide explosives are used because they detonate very fast.
translation
A chemical with a group of three nitrogen atoms that has a negative charge.; An explosive substance that is very sensitive and reacts quickly.
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Plural
azides