te·traz·o·tize \ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷əˌtīz\transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology:tetra- + -azotize (as in diazotize) : to diazotize doubly : convert (as an aromatic diamine) into a disazo compound < benzidine is tetrazotized for making a benzidine disazo dye >