nitroreduction

nitroreduction

English

Alternative forms

  • nitro-reduction
  • nitro reduction

Etymology

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Egyptian nṯrjder.
Semiticbor.
Ancient Greek νῐ́τρον (nĭ́tron)
English nitro-
English reduction
English nitroreduction

    From nitro- + reduction.

    Noun

    nitroreduction (usually uncountable, plural nitroreductions)

    1. (organic chemistry) A reaction in which a nitro group is reduced, and often converted into an amino group

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