Etymology of the French word azote
the French word
azoteusing the Greek prefix
a-, ἀ- (an- not, without)
derived from the Greek word
azotosderived from the Greek word
zoe, ζωή (life )
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*gʷei- (to live)
derived from the French word
a-Date
The earliest known usage of azote in French dates from the 19th century.
Derivations in French
azoté,
azoteux,
azotique,
azotite,
azotate,
azoture,
azoïque,
sidérazote,
azoturie,
azotémie,
oxazine,
phosphazèneDerivations in other languages
English
azo-, English
azote, English
azotobacter, Romanian
azot
