azotizes
|az-ə-taɪz-ɪz|
/ˈæzətaɪz/
(azotize)
to add or combine with nitrogen
Etymology
'azotize' originates from French, specifically the word 'azote' (from New Latin 'azotum'), ultimately from Greek elements 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'zōē' meaning 'life'.
'azotize' developed by adding the English verb-forming suffix '-ize' to 'azote' (from New Latin 'azotum'); the name 'azote' itself came into scientific use in modern European languages and was adopted into English usage.
Initially it referred to actions relating to 'azote' (nitrogen) — treating or forming azote-containing substances — and this technical chemical sense has been retained.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present form of 'azotize'.
She azotizes the samples before analysis.
Synonyms
Verb 2
to treat or combine (a substance) with nitrogen; to convert into a nitrogen-containing (azote) compound.
The process azotizes organic compounds to increase their nitrogen content.
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