nitrationThe reaction of something with nitric acid; especially such a reaction, in the presence of sulphuric acid, to introduce a nitro functional group into a compound.
nitrifyTo treat or react with nitrogen or a nitrogen-containing compound.
nitrifyingDescribing certain bacteria that oxidize ammonia to nitrite and nitrate in the soil
nitrilaseAny of a class of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of nitriles to carboxylic acids and ammonia, without the formation of "free" amide intermediates.
nitrilateTo introduce one or more nitrile groups into a molecule.
nitrileAny of a class of organic compounds containing a cyano functional group −C≡N; they are named as derivatives of the appropriate carboxylic acid.
nitrobacteriumAny of the several genera of bacteria in soil that take part in the nitrogen cycle, oxidizing ammonium and organic nitrogen compounds to the more soluble nitrite and nitrate.
nitrobariteA mineral consisting of barium nitrate.
nitrobenzaldehydeAny of three isomeric nitro derivatives of benzaldehyde
nitrobenzeneA nitro derivative of benzene, C₆H₅NO₂, prepared by reacting benzene with a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids; any of a series of such compounds having two or more nitro groups.
nitrobenzoateA benzene group with a nitrogen dioxide substituent, usually as part of a greater molecule such as methyl nitrobenzoate.
nitrobenzohydrazideAn organic compound used as a reagent in analytical chemistry
nitrobenzoicOf or pertaining to nitrobenzoic acid or its derivatives
nitrocalciteA hydrated calcium nitrate mineral that forms as an efflorescence where manure contacts concrete or limestone in a dry environment, as in stables or caverns.
nitrocarburizeTo harden the surface of (a ferrous metal) by diffusing nitrogen and carbon atoms into it.
nitrocefinchromogenic cephalosporin used for detection of beta-lactamase activity
nitrocellularRelating to or composed of nitrocellulose.
nitrocelluloseA cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc.
nitrofuranA class of drug, derived from furan, used to inhibit bacterial growth.
nitrofurantoinA synthetic nitrofuran drug, 1-(5-nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin, that is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used in the treatment on urinary tract infections such as cystitis.
nitrofurazoneA pale yellow crystalline bactericidal compound that is used as an antibiotic.
nitrogelatinAn explosive consisting of guncotton and camphor dissolved in nitroglycerin.
nitrogenThe chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
nitrogenaseAny enzyme, especially in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, that catalyzes the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.
nitrogenateTo treat something with nitrogen gas, especially with the intent of replacing gaseous oxygen.
nitrogenlikeResembling or characteristic of nitrogen.
nitrogenousof, relating to, or containing nitrogen
nitroglucoseA compound derived from glucose by the action of nitric acid and sulfuric acid, given as an arterial stimulant.
nitroglycerineThe compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, and as an explosive in the form of dynamite which is safe to handle.
nitroglycolThe nitrate of ethylene glycol (ethylene glycol dinitrate) that is an explosive similar in properties to nitroglycerine
nitroguanidineA colourless, crystalline solid manufactured from guanine and used in explosives and pesticides.