nitrosamine
noun
ni·tro·sa·mine
nī-ˈtrō-sə-ˌmēn 
: any of various organic compounds which are characterized by the grouping NNO and some of which are powerful carcinogens
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These foods also contain high levels of sodium nitrite, a compound that may convert into nitrosamines and increase the risk of gastric cancer.
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Barbara Brody, Fortune Well, 17 Aug. 2023
For instance, vaping releases potential carcinogens like nitrosamines, which may have long-term implications for kids' health.
—Sandra Gordon, Parents, 31 July 2023
These alternatives use natural sources of nitrate, such as celery juice, which can still form nitrosamines but in lower quantities.
—Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
Aurobindo Pharma USA is recalling two lots of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to levels of nitrosamine.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2022
Pfizer Canada recalled Accuretic earlier in March, for the same reason of high nitrosamine levels.
—Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2022
Pfizer is recalling blood pressure medication Accuretic due to its elevated levels of nitrosamine—a chemical compound that can increase the risk of cancer.
—Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2022
Pfizer is voluntarily recalling several lots of blood pressure medication due to elevated levels of nitrosamine, which can increase the risk of cancer.
—Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2022
Drug manufacturer Pfizer has issued a nationwide recall of some blood pressure medication due to the presence of nitrosamine above Acceptable Daily Intake levels.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 25 Mar. 2022
Barbara Brody, Fortune Well, 17 Aug. 2023
For instance, vaping releases potential carcinogens like nitrosamines, which may have long-term implications for kids' health.
—Sandra Gordon, Parents, 31 July 2023
These alternatives use natural sources of nitrate, such as celery juice, which can still form nitrosamines but in lower quantities.
—Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
Aurobindo Pharma USA is recalling two lots of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to levels of nitrosamine.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2022
Pfizer Canada recalled Accuretic earlier in March, for the same reason of high nitrosamine levels.
—Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2022
Pfizer is recalling blood pressure medication Accuretic due to its elevated levels of nitrosamine—a chemical compound that can increase the risk of cancer.
—Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2022
Pfizer is voluntarily recalling several lots of blood pressure medication due to elevated levels of nitrosamine, which can increase the risk of cancer.
—Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2022
Drug manufacturer Pfizer has issued a nationwide recall of some blood pressure medication due to the presence of nitrosamine above Acceptable Daily Intake levels.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 25 Mar. 2022
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First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined above
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nitrosamine
noun
ni·tro·sa·mine
nī-ˈtrō-sə-ˌmēn
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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