: a compound containing the group N3 combined with an element or radical
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebSodium azide, a colorless, tasteless and odorless powder, is used as a propellant in airbags, as a herbicide and a pest control agent as well as a laboratory preservative agent. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 23 Feb. 2022 Unlike previous recalls, the Takata non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash. Tom Krisher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2019 Unlike previous recalls, the Takata non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash.Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2019 Unlike previous recalls, the Takata non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash. Tom Krisher, The Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2019 Unlike previous recalls, the Takata non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash.NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019 Unlike previous recalls, the Takata non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash.BostonGlobe.com, 5 Dec. 2019 Unlike previous recalls, the Takata non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash.NBC News, 5 Dec. 2019 Air bag propellant Unlike previous recalls, the Takata non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash.CBS News, 5 Dec. 2019 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing azide
lead azide
sodium azide
lead azide
sodium azide
Medical Definition
azide
noun
ˈā-ˌzīd ˈaz-ˌīd
: a compound containing the group N3 combined with an element or radical