ethylnitrosourea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The compound 1-ethyl-1-nitrosourea that is used in organic synthesis as an alkylating agent and is a potent mutagen

Word forms

ethylnitrosourea

Etymology

From ethyl + nitrosourea.

Synonyms

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