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iso·​ni·​tro | \ ¦īsə¦nī‧(ˌ)trō \

Definition of isonitro

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: containing the acid bivalent group =NO(OH)

isonitro-

combining form

Definition of isonitro- (Entry 2 of 2)

: containing the acid bivalent group =NO(OH) related to the nitro group isonitro ethane CH3CH=NO(OH) — compare aci-

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History and Etymology for isonitro

Adjective

isonitro-

Combining form

is- + nitr-

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“Isonitro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isonitro. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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