Isocyanate definition
A salt, ester, or anion of isocyanic acid.
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A chemical group, NCO.
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Any of various compounds that contain an isocyanate group, NCO. Isocyanates are used mainly in production of polyurethane and can cause respiratory disorders, especially asthma, if inhaled.
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Any of various compounds containing the group N:C:O, used in making resins and adhesives.
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A chemical group, NCO.
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A salt, ester, or anion of isocyanic acid.
noun
Any of various compounds that contain an isocyanate group, NCO. Isocyanates are used mainly in production of polyurethane and can cause respiratory disorders, especially asthma, if inhaled.
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(chemistry) The univalent radical -N=C=O (tautomeric with cyanate), and any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives R-N=C=O.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
isocyanate
Plural:
isocyanatesOrigin of isocyanate
- isocyan(ic acid) –ate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition