nitrosamine

noun

ni·​tro·​sa·​mine nī-ˈtrō-sə-ˌmēn How to pronounce nitrosamine (audio)
: any of various organic compounds which are characterized by the grouping NNO and some of which are powerful carcinogens

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The specific nitrosamine detected in Towa’s duloxetine is called N-nitroso-duloxetine. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024 Officials urge those who may have medications with potential nitrosamine to stop taking them. Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024 The latter chemical is part of the nitrosamines group of chemicals, commonly found in water and food products. Charna Flam, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 These can still form harmful nitrosamines when cooked despite not being synthetic nitrates.1 Summary Bacon is a decent source of protein and provides several nutrients, including B vitamins and selenium. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nitrosamine 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nitrosamine was in 1878

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“Nitrosamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrosamine. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

nitrosamine

noun
ni·​tro·​sa·​mine nī-ˈtrō-sə-ˌmēn How to pronounce nitrosamine (audio)
variants also nitrosoamine
: any of various neutral compounds which are characterized by the group NNO and of which some are powerful carcinogens

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