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nitrile

nit·rile

UK/ˈnaɪtɹaɪl/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN

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Origin

Derived from benzonitrile which contains the −C≡N group. Benzonitrile was discovered and named by Hermann Fehling in 1844.

Phrases

  • nitrile imide
  • nitrile rubber

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