Definitions for: Nitrile


[n] any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN



Webster (1913) Definition: Ni"trile (? or ?), n. [See Nitro-.] (Chem.)
Any one of a series of cyanogen compounds; particularly, one
of those cyanides of alcohol radicals which, by boiling with
acids or alkalies, produce a carboxyl acid, with the
elimination of the nitrogen as ammonia.

Note: The nitriles are named with reference to the acids
produced by their decomposition, thus, hydrocyanic acid
is formic nitrile, and methyl cyanide is {acetic
nitrile}.

Synonyms: cyanide, nitril

See Also: acrylonitrile, organic compound, propenonitrile, vinyl cyanide

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