diazomethane en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) the simplest diazo compound, CH₂=N⁺=N⁻; a toxic, yellow, explosive gas; used in analytical chemistry to convert carboxylic acids into their methyl esters for analysis via gas-liquid chromatography
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| diazomethanes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |