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nitrile

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌɪtrʌɪl/
Definition of nitrile

noun

  • an organic compound containing a cyanide group CN bound to an alkyl group.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from nitre + -ile (alteration of -yl)

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