azoprotein

/ˌæzəˈprōtīn/ or /ˌæzoʊˈprōtīn/

Definitions

1. noun

A protein that contains an azo group (-N=N-), a type of unsaturated nitrogen-nitrogen bond.

“The researcher studied the properties of azoproteins in the field of biochemistry.”

Synonyms

  • azo compound
  • nitro compound

Antonyms

  • reduced compound
  • saturated compound