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nitrosamine

Pronunciation: /nʌɪˈtrəʊsəmiːn/
Definition of nitrosamine

noun

Chemistry
  • a compound containing the group NNO attached to two organic groups. Compounds of this kind are generally carcinogenic.

Origin:

late 19th century: from nitroso- (relating to nitric oxide in combination) + amine

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