: an organic cyanide containing the group CN which on hydrolysis yields an acid with elimination of ammonia
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Condom Materials One of the first things to consider when buying a condom is the material it is made of, which can include latex, lambskin, polyurethane, polyisoprene, or nitrile.
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Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The burst contains other nasty substances as well, including compounds called nitriles and cyanohydrins.
—Stephen Wooding, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
The action of the water releases more cyanide, nitriles and cyanohydrins, and squeezing rinses them away.
—Stephen Wooding, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
The palm coating is also textured for a better grip, and the nitrile is tacky enough to pick up individual screws.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
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Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The burst contains other nasty substances as well, including compounds called nitriles and cyanohydrins.
—Stephen Wooding, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
The action of the water releases more cyanide, nitriles and cyanohydrins, and squeezing rinses them away.
—Stephen Wooding, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
The palm coating is also textured for a better grip, and the nitrile is tacky enough to pick up individual screws.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Nitrile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrile. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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