English Explanatory Dictionary

dimethylnitrosamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The alkyl nitrosamine, (CH₃)₂N-N=O, found in tobacco smoke; it is carcinogenic

Word forms

dimethylnitrosamine dimethylnitrosamines

Etymology

From dimethyl + nitrosamine.

Synonyms

DMN nitrosodimethylamine

Related words

amine -amine di- dimethyl dimethylamine methyl- methyl nitrosamine nitroso
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