dimethylnitrosamine
nounEtymology From dimethyl + nitrosamine.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The alkyl nitrosamine, (CH₃)₂N-N=O, found in tobacco smoke; it is carcinogenic
- Synonyms
- DMN, nitrosodimethylamine
- Related terms
- amine, -amine, di-, dimethyl, dimethylamine, methyl-, methyl, nitrosamine, nitroso
- Hyponyms
- N-nitrosodimethylamine