azotized
|az-o-tized|
/ˈæzətaɪz/
(azotize)
to add or combine with nitrogen
Etymology
'azotize' originates from French, specifically the word 'azote' (used for nitrogen), where the element name 'azote' comes from Greek parts meaning 'not' + 'life' ('a-' meaning 'not' and 'zōē' meaning 'life').
'azotize' developed in English by combining French 'azote' (or French verb form like 'azotiser') with the English/Greek-derived suffix '-ize', resulting in the English verb 'azotize'.
Initially tied to the naming idea of 'azote' (literally 'lifeless' because nitrogen does not support respiration), the verb came to mean specifically 'to introduce or combine with nitrogen'; this technical sense has persisted into modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to introduce nitrogen (azote) into a substance or chemical compound; to convert into a nitrogen-containing compound.
The chemist azotized the compound to analyze its nitrogen content.
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Adjective 1
combined with or treated by nitrogen; containing nitrogen.
The azotized fertilizer improved soil nitrogen levels.
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