hydrazoic acid


noun

a colorless, very explosive, poisonous liquid, HN3, having a penetrating odor and irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes.
Also called azoimide.

Origin of hydrazoic acid

First recorded in 1890–95

British Dictionary definitions for hydrazoic acid

hydrazoic acid
/ (ˌhaɪdrəˈzəʊɪk) /

noun

a colourless highly explosive liquid. Formula: HN 3 See also azide