hydroxylamine

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noun
Definitions
  • (inorganic compound) An explosive inorganic derivative of ammonia, NHOH, used as a reducing agent, and in organic synthesis.
  • (organic chemistry) Any organic derivative of this compound.

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Affix from English hydroxyl.

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hydroxyl

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