nitramine en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Egyptian nṯrjder. Semiticbor. Ancient Greek νῐ́τρον (nĭ́tron) English nitro- Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓́μμων (Ắmmōn)bor. Latin Ammōn Latin ammoniacusder. English ammonia Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English amine English nitramine From nitro- + amine.
Meanings
- Any amine having a nitro group substituted for a hydrogen atom; an amide of nitric acid R-NH-NO₂.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nitramines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |