iso·ni·tro·so
| \ ¦īsəˌnī‧¦trō(ˌ)sō also ¦īzə \
Definition of isonitroso
(Entry 1 of 2)
: containing the bivalent hydroxy-imino group =NOH
isonitroso-
combining form
Definition of isonitroso- (Entry 2 of 2)
: containing the bivalent hydroxy-imino group =NOH related to the nitroso group and characteristic of oximes
isonitrosoacetone CH3COCH=NOH
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