nitrosamine

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Synonyms: nitroamine, nitrosoamine, nitrosamines, nitramine

Antonyms: nitroamine, nitrosoamine, nitrosamines, nitramine

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A [[divalent]] [[functional group]], >N.N=O.
2. {{lb|en|organic compound}} Any of a [[class]] of [[carcinogenic]] [[organic compound]]s containing this group, prepared by the [[reaction]] of [[amine]]s with [[nitrite]]s.

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