Any compound containing the group N=P— , often as a repeating unit of a ring or chain in which two substituents are attached to each phosphorus atom.
Origin
1960s. From phospho- + azo- + -ene. Compare German Phosphazen.
Definition of phosphazene in US English:
phosphazene
nounˈfɒsfəziːn
Chemistry
Any compound containing the group N=P— , often as a repeating unit of a ring or chain in which two substituents are attached to each phosphorus atom.
Origin
1960s. From phospho- + azo- + -ene. Compare German Phosphazen.