hydroxynitrile

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noun

Any hydroxy derivative of a nitrile, but especially one in which the hydroxy group is on the α-carbon atom

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Meanings

nounhydroxynitrile (plural hydroxynitriles)

plural hydroxynitriles

  1. chemistryAny hydroxy derivative of a nitrile, but especially one in which the hydroxy group is on the α-carbon atom
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