tetrazyl

/tɛtrəˈzɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound containing a five-membered ring system with four nitrogen atoms, typically found in explosives.

“The researcher studied the properties of the tetrazyl compound in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • heterocyclic compound
  • nitro compound

Antonyms

  • aliphatic compound
  • aromatic compound