Definition of "nitro"
- noun
The univalent NO2 functional group.
Nitroglycerin, especially as medication.
- adjective
Containing the nitro group; such compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive.
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The univalent NO2 functional group.
Nitroglycerin, especially as medication.
Containing the nitro group; such compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive.