nitrosamine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From nitroso + amine.
Meanings
- A divalent functional group, >N.N=O.
- Any of a class of carcinogenic organic compounds containing this group, prepared by the reaction of amines with nitrites.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nitrosamines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
diethylnitrosamine · dimethylnitrosamine · dibenzylnitrosamine
Translations (1)
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