| nitroxy | The -O-NO2 radical. Origin: contraction of nitryloxy (05 Mar 2000) |
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| nitroxyl | <chemistry> The group NO2, usually called the nitro group. Origin: Nitro- + oxygen + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nitrum | <chemistry> Niter. Nitrum flammans [L, flaming niter. <chemistry> Ammonium nitrate; probably so called because it deflagerates when suddenly heated. Origin: L, natron. See Niter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nitry | <chemistry> Nitrous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nitryl | <chemistry> A name sometimes given to the nitro group or radical. Origin: Nitro- + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nitter | <zoology> The horselouse; an insect that deposits nits on horses. Origin: From Nit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nittings | <chemical> The refuse of good ore. Origin: Prob. From Nit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |