nitroparaffin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Egyptian nṯrjder. Semiticbor. Ancient Greek νῐ́τρον (nĭ́tron) English nitro- English paraffin English nitroparaffin From nitro- + paraffin.
Meanings
- Any of a class of aliphatic organic compounds containing a nitro functional group.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nitroparaffins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |