diisocyanate en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- English isocyanate English diisocyanate From di- + isocyanate.
Meanings
- Any compound containing two isocyanate anions or functional groups, but especially such an organic compound used in the preparation of polyurethane
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| diisocyanates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |