nitroso

/naɪˈtroʊsoʊ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing the chemical group NO (nitrogen and oxygen bonded together), often used in chemistry to describe certain compounds.
    • Nitroso compounds are studied for their potential effects on human health.
    • The nitroso group is important in the formation of certain dyes.
    • Chemists added a nitroso compound to the mixture to change its color.
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