"azote" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈæzəʊt/
Etymology: Borrowed from French azote, from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, “without”) + ζωή (zōḗ, “life”). Named by French chemist and biologist Antoine Lavoisier, who saw it as the part of air which cannot sustain life. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|azote}} French azote, {{der|en|grc|ἀ-||without}} Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, “without”), {{m|grc|ζωή||life}} ζωή (zōḗ, “life”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} azote (uncountable)
  1. (now historical) nitrogen. Wikipedia link: Antoine Lavoisier Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Nitrogen Derived forms: azo-, azotemia, azotic, azotise, azotize, azoto-, azoturia Related terms: azotate, Azotobacter
    Sense id: en-azote-en-noun-SZNm~-YZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Obsolete element names

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