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NITROSYLS
Noun
nitrosyls
plural of nitrosyl
Source: Wiktionary
NITROSYL
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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