Nitrile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnaɪtɹaɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nitrile is a noun meaning A type of synthetic rubber formed by the copolymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene: nitrile rubber.
Meaning
A type of synthetic rubber formed by the copolymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene: nitrile rubber.
More Meanings
- (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.
Example Sentences
Sitting in a box under my bed are the nitrile gloves that I bought to practise with my forensic kit.
Word Forms
- nitriles
Synonyms for nitrile
Depending on context, synonyms include cyanide.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cyanide, rubbers, phenolics, nitril, nitrol, nitrilium.
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