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.”