Meaning of nitrile in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnaɪtrɪl/

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  1. Noun

    nitrile

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from niter + -ile (alteration of -yl)

    Definitions

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

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