nitrene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any organic compound, the univalent nitrogen equivalent of a carbene, having general formula RN

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪˌtɹiːn/ /ˈnaɪˌtɹin/

Word forms

nitrene nitrenes

Etymology

Blend of nitro- + carbene.

Related words

azomethine ylide

Derived words

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