1. Plural of azide; chemical compounds containing the group N₃⁻ or derived from hydrazoic acid, used in explosives, pharmaceuticals, and organic synthesis.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Azides are important intermediates in organic chemistry reactions.
• The laboratory stored azides in a secure cabinet due to their explosive properties.
• Sodium azide is used in airbag systems for vehicles.
• Researchers synthesized several new azides to test their reactivity.
• Azides can be converted into amines through reduction reactions.