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Vocabulary Entry
nitrile
|noun
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noun
A nitrile is an organic compound that contains a cyano group (-Cā”N), composed of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.
Example Sentences
"Acrylonitrile is a common nitrile used in the production of plastics."
"Nitriles can be found in various chemical processes."
"Some nitriles are used as solvents in chemical reactions."