nitryl

/ˈnaɪtrɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of nitrogen with a halogen, especially chlorine.

“The chemist analyzed the nitryl compounds to understand their properties.”

2. noun

A compound in which nitrogen is bonded to a halogen, especially in its -nitryl form.

“The researcher studied the nitryl compounds in the organic chemistry lab.”

Synonyms

  • nitro
  • nitrogen compound

Antonyms

  • oxide