nitrosamine
nounEtymology From nitroso + amine.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A divalent functional group, >N.N=O.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of a class of carcinogenic organic compounds containing this group, prepared by the reaction of amines with nitrites.
- Derived terms
- dibenzylnitrosamine, diethylnitrosamine, dimethylnitrosamine