English Explanatory Dictionary

nitrosamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A divalent functional group, >N.N=O.
  2. Any of a class of carcinogenic organic compounds containing this group, prepared by the reaction of amines with nitrites.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

nitrosamine nitrosamines

Etymology

From nitroso + amine.

Derived words

dibenzylnitrosamine diethylnitrosamine dimethylnitrosamine
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