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/ˈnaɪtɹaɪl/ · noun
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a cyano functional group −C≡N; they are named as derivatives of the appropriate carboxylic acid..
Sitting in a box under my bed are the nitrile gloves that I bought to practise with my forensic kit.
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Nitrile means (organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a cyano functional group −C≡N; they are named as derivatives of the appropriate carboxylic acid..
Common synonyms include cyanide.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Sitting in a box under my bed are the nitrile gloves that I bought to practise with my forensic kit.
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