hydroxylamine
nounEtymology From hydroxyl + -amine.
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Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An explosive inorganic derivative of ammonia, NH₂OH, used as a reducing agent, and in organic synthesis.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any organic derivative of this compound.
- Derived terms
- arylhydroxylamine, benzylhydroxylamine
- Related terms
- benzoylhydroxylamine, hydroxylammonium, oxime