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nitrile Definition

ni·trile (tril, -trīl′)

noun

an organic cyanide of the general formula R·C⋮N, yielding the corresponding acid and ammonia on hydrolysis

Etymology: nitr- + -ile

nitrile Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: Making a nitrile by this method is a useful way of increasing the length of a carbon chain.
  • reduce: However, NaBH 4 isn't a strong enough reducing agent to reduce nitriles.

Adjective modifier

simple: Indeed, the role of simple nitriles as cycloaddition reagents has only been reported this year [ 22 ] .

Modifies a noun

  • rubber: These gloves really are like a second skin and the nitrile rubber palm gives an exceptionally fine ' feel ' whilst protecting your hands.
  • glove: In addition, nitrile gloves are more difficult to sterilize than latex.
  • plant: Last month Lanxess announced the closure of a French nitrile rubber plant as part of this program.
  • coating: Sensitivity: Both the latex and nitrile coatings are very flexible affording better sensitivity and feel.
  • sole: Fleet also has a lightweight nitrile rubber sole which offers comfort and enhanced traction poolside.
  • molecule: As chain lengths increase, the hydrocarbon parts of the nitrile molecules start to get in the way.