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Definition of Azo dye

1. Noun. Any dye containing one or more azo groups.

Definition of Azo dye

1. Noun. (chemistry) any of a large number of yellow to red synthetic dyes that contain an azo or diimide (-N=N-) functional group. ¹

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Medical Definition of Azo dye

1. A dye in which the azo group is the chromophore and joins benzene or naphthalene rings. Includes a large number of biologic stains, such as Congo red and oil red O; used to promote epithelial growth in the treatment of ulcers, burns, and other wounds; many have anticoagulant action. (05 Mar 2007)

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