CEFR C1

azo dye

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: synthetic dye, colorant, pigment, chromophore

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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.

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."

Synonyms of azo dye

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