nitroxyl

/naɪˈtrɒksɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound formed from nitrogen and hydroxyl.

“The chemist worked with nitroxyl to develop a new compound.”

2. noun

A radical formed from nitrogen and hydroxyl.

“The nitroxyl radical was a crucial component in the chemical reaction.”

3. noun

A highly reactive compound containing nitrogen and oxygen.

“The highly reactive nitroxyl was used in the development of new explosives.”

4. noun

A chemical compound consisting of a nitrogen atom bonded to a hydroxyl group.

“The properties of nitroxyl made it useful for various industrial applications.”

Synonyms

  • nitrogen oxide
  • nitrogen radical

Antonyms

  • nitrogen dioxide
  • oxygen