aza-

See also: aza, -aza, and āža

English

Etymology

Derived from shortening the word azote (“nitrogen”).

Prefix

aza-

1. (organic chemistry) Used to form names of organic compounds where a carbon atom is replaced by a nitrogen atom

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with aza-

Usage notes

Sometimes a number between hyphens is inserted before it to denote which atom the nitrogen atom replaces.

Anagrams

• zaa