ethylnitrosourea

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noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) The compound 1-ethyl-1-nitrosourea that is used in organic synthesis as an alkylating agent and is a potent mutagen

Etymology

Compound from English ethyl (affix) + English nitrosourea.

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English

nitrosourea

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