אַזאָט

Yiddish

Etymology

Ultimately from French azote, perhaps via a Slavic language (compare Russian азо́т (azót), Polish azot).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aˈzɔt/

Noun

אַזאָט • (azot) m

1. (chemistry) nitrogen (chemical element)

Synonyms

• שטיקשטאָף (shtikshtof)

References

• Justus van de Kamp et al., “אַזאָט” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].