NITROSYL

Etymology

Noun

nitrosyl (plural nitrosyls)

(inorganic chemistry) The univalent radical -NO

Source: Wiktionary


Ni*tro"syl, n. Etym: [Nitroso- + -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: the radical NO, called also the nitroso group. The term is sometimes loosely used to designate certain nitro compounds; as, nitrosyl sulphuric acid. Used also adjectively.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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