azine

noun

ˈā-ˌzēn  ˈa- 

: a compound of the general formula RCH=NN=CHR or R₂C=NN=CR₂ formed by the action of hydrazine on aldehydes or ketones

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1863, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

azine

noun

ˈā-ˌzēn  ˈaz-ˌēn 

1

: any of numerous organic compounds with a nitrogenous 6-membered ring

2

: a compound of the general formula RCH=NN=CHR or R₂C=NN=CR₂ formed by the action of hydrazine on aldehydes or ketones