Nitrosate
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An organic nitrate ester of a nitroso alcohol RR'-C(NO)-C(ONO₂)-RR'.
Verb
- 1 To introduce a nitroso group into a compound.
"Nitrogen dioxide radical is also formed during nitrite-peroxidase reactions, and suggests that multiple mechanisms may be operating during inflammation to nitrosate thiols."
Example
More examples"Nitrogen dioxide radical is also formed during nitrite-peroxidase reactions, and suggests that multiple mechanisms may be operating during inflammation to nitrosate thiols."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From nitroso + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Etymology 2
From nitroso + -ate (“derivative”).
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