nitrosate

/nɪtroʊseɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat with nitric acid or a nitrate to form a nitroso compound

“The chemist nitrosated the sample to analyze its properties.”

2. noun

a compound formed by the reaction of a nitrate with a primary aromatic amine

“The researcher studied the nitrosates to understand their potential health effects.”

Synonyms

  • nitrate
  • nitrosify

Antonyms

  • deactivate
  • neutralize