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单词 nitrosamine
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Definition of nitrosamine in English:

nitrosamine

noun nʌɪˈtrəʊsəmiːnnīˈtrōsəmēn
Chemistry
  • A compound containing the group NNO attached to two organic groups. Compounds of this kind are generally carcinogenic.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • When they are mixed with products containing nitrates, carcinogenic nitrosamines can be formed.
    • Vitamin C is an antioxidant, and it also inhibits the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines from dietary amines and nitrites.
    • Carcinogens, such as dioxane and nitrosamine, are commonly formed in synthetic concoctions and are virtually impossible for us to know about.
    • Nitrate must be converted to nitrite before nitrosamine can be formed.
    • In the presence of amines and amino derivatives, this chemical can form nitrosamines that are known cancer-causers.

Origin

Late 19th century: from nitroso- (relating to nitric oxide in combination) + amine.

 
 

Definition of nitrosamine in US English:

nitrosamine

nounnīˈtrōsəmēn
Chemistry
  • A compound containing the group NNO attached to two organic groups. Compounds of this kind are generally carcinogenic.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Carcinogens, such as dioxane and nitrosamine, are commonly formed in synthetic concoctions and are virtually impossible for us to know about.
    • In the presence of amines and amino derivatives, this chemical can form nitrosamines that are known cancer-causers.
    • When they are mixed with products containing nitrates, carcinogenic nitrosamines can be formed.
    • Nitrate must be converted to nitrite before nitrosamine can be formed.
    • Vitamin C is an antioxidant, and it also inhibits the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines from dietary amines and nitrites.

Origin

Late 19th century: from nitroso- (relating to nitric oxide in combination) + amine.

 
 
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