Hydroxynitrile
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydroxynitrile is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of a nitrile, but especially one in which the hydroxy group is on the α-carbon atom.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of a nitrile, but especially one in which the hydroxy group is on the α-carbon atom.
Word Forms
- hydroxynitriles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nitrile, hydroxamide, nitrocarbon, hydronitroxide, nitrol, acylhydroxylamine.
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