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nitroreduction en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Egyptian nṯrjder. Semiticbor. Ancient Greek νῐ́τρον (nĭ́tron) English nitro- English reduction English nitroreduction From nitro- + reduction.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable, usually) A reaction in which a nitro group is reduced, and often converted into an amino group

Forms

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nitroreductions Number=Plur lexicographic
nitro reduction alternative lexicographic

Relateds

nitroreductive · azoreduction · nitroreductase