azo dye (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪzoʊ daɪ/
Definition
A synthetic organic compound containing a nitrogen-nitrogen double bond used to color textiles, plastics, and food.
Examples
Many modern textile manufacturers have switched to eco-friendly alternatives to traditional azo dye formulations.
The chemist analyzed the wastewater to detect trace amounts of an azo dye used in the local fabric mill.
Because some azo dye varieties can break down into harmful amines, their use in clothing is strictly regulated in many countries.
How to Use azo dye
- azo dye for (prepositional phrase)
- specifying the application of the dye — "They developed a new azo dye for synthetic fibers."
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