azobenzene
/ˌæzoʊˈbɛnzəniːn, ˌæzoʊˈbɛnzɪniːn/Definitions
1. noun
A type of organic compound consisting of a benzene ring with two azo groups attached.
“Researchers studied the properties of azobenzene to understand its potential applications in optoelectronics.”
2. noun
A type of molecule that exhibits photoisomerization, used in various optical and optoelectronic devices.
“The azobenzene molecule was found to have unique properties when exposed to different wavelengths of light.”