nitrolamine

noun

ni·​trol·​amine

¦nī‧ˌtrȯl,

-ōl+

: any of a class of compounds obtained by the action of amines or ammonia on nitrosates, nitrosites, or nitrosochlorides

Word History

Etymology

German nitrolamin, from nitro- (from nitros-) + -lamin (from hydroxylamin hydroxylamine)

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!