Nitrosate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nitrosate is a verb meaning (chemistry) To introduce a nitroso group into a compound.
Meaning
(chemistry) To introduce a nitroso group into a compound.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) An organic nitrate ester of a nitroso alcohol RR'-C(NO)-C(ONO₂)-RR'.
Example Sentences
Nitrogen dioxide radical is also formed during nitrite-peroxidase reactions, and suggests that multiple mechanisms may be operating during inflammation to nitrosate thiols.
Word Forms
- nitrosates
- nitrosating
- nitrosated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nitrilate, nitrohydroxylate, nitrosylate, nitrogenate, nitrotyrosinate, nitrate.
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