nitrilo-

combining form

: containing the trivalent radical N≡ characteristic of nitriles
especially in names of organic compounds
nitrilo-tri-acetic acid N(CH2COOH)3

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Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary nitrile

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“Nitrilo-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrilo-. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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