| nitrosyl | <chemistry> The radical NO, called also the nitroso group. The term is sometimes loosely used to designate certain nitro compounds; as, nitrosyl sulphuric acid. Used also adjectively. Origin: Nitroso- + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| nitrosylic | <chemistry> Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrosyl; as, nitrosylic acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nitrous | 1. Of, pertaining to, or containing, niter; of the quality of niter, or resembling it. 2. <chemistry> Of, pertaining to, or designating, any one of those compounds in which nitrogen has a relatively lower valence as contrasted with nitric compounds. <chemistry> Nitrous acid, a hypothetical acid of nitrogen HNO2, not known in the free state, but forming a well known series of salts, viz, the nitrites. Nitrous oxide. See Laughing gas. Origin: L. Nitrosus full of natron: cf. F. Nitreux. See Niter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nitrous acid | <chemical> Nitrous acid (hno2). A weak acid that exists only in solution. It can form water-soluble nitrites and stable esters. Chemical name: Nitrous acid (12 Dec 1998) |
| nitrous oxide | <chemical> Nitrogen oxide (n2o). A colourless, odourless gas that is used as an anaesthetic and analgesic. High concentrations cause a narcotic effect and may replace oxygen, causing death by asphyxia. It is also used as a food aerosol in the preparation of whipping cream. Pharmacological action: aerosol propellants, analgesics, non-narcotic, anaesthetics, inhalation. Chemical name: Nitrogen oxide (N2O) (12 Dec 1998) |
| nitrovin | <chemical> [(3-(5-nitro-2-furyl)-1-(2-(5-nitro-2-furyl)vinyl)allylidene)amino]guanidine monohydrochloride. Chemical name: Hydrazinecarboximidamide, 2-(3-(5-nitro-2-furanyl)-1-(2-(5-nitro-2-furanyl)ethenyl)-2-propenylidene)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| nitroxanthic acid | C6H2(NO2)3OH; 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol;has been used as an application in burns, eczema, erysipelas, and pruritus. Synonym: carbazotic acid, nitroxanthic acid. Origin: G. Pikros, bitter (05 Mar 2000) |
| nitroxinil | <chemical> 4-hydroxy-3-iodo-5-nitrobenzonitrile. Proposed anthelmintic for fasciola and liver fluke infestations. Pharmacological action: antiplatyhelmintic agents. Chemical name: Benzonitrile, 4-hydroxy-3-iodo-5-nitro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| nitroxoline | 5-Nitro-8-quinolinol;an antibacterial agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nitroxy | The -O-NO2 radical. Origin: contraction of nitryloxy (05 Mar 2000) |
| nitroxyl | <chemistry> The group NO2, usually called the nitro group. Origin: Nitro- + oxygen + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |