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
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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
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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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