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.”

Synonyms

  • azo compound
  • benzene derivative

Antonyms

  • aliphatic compound