"Nitrosyl" is a word in ENGLISH
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.
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One of a class of compounds, generally but not always distinguished by their sour taste, solubility in water, and reddening …
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Read the complete definitionA compound radical, NH2, not yet obtained in a separate state, which may be regarded as ammonia from the molecule …
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Read the complete definitionA colorless, inflammable, poisonous gas, C2N2, with a peach-blossom odor, so called from its tendency to form blue compounds; obtained …
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Read the complete definitionA salt of chromic acid containing two equivalents of the acid radical to one of the base; -- called also …
Read the complete definitionA compound of a binary type containing two cyanogen groups or radicals; -- called also bicyanide.
Read the complete definitionA univalent hydrocarbon radical of the ethylene series, CH2:CH; -- called also vinyl. See Vinyl.
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