"aza-" meaning in English

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Prefix

Etymology: Derived from shortening the word azote (“nitrogen”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|azote||nitrogen}} azote (“nitrogen”) Head templates: {{head|en|prefix|head=|sort=}} aza-, {{en-prefix}} aza-
  1. (organic chemistry) Used to form names of organic compounds where an atom is replaced by a nitrogen atom. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Nitrogen, Organic chemistry

Alternative forms

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