diethylnitrosamine

noun

diethylnitrosamine

noun

Etymology From diethyl + nitrosamine.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The nitrosamine (CH₃-CH₂)₂N-N=O, which is both carcinogenic and mutagenic.

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