Azote

a-zōt′, n. an old name for nitrogen, so called because it does not sustain animal life.— adj. Azot′ic .— v.t. Az′otise , to impregnate with acid.— n. Az′otite , a salt of azotic or nitrous acid.— adj. Azot′ous , nitrous. [Gr. a , neg., and za-ein , to live.]