Where does “nitrosoguanidine” come from?
nitrosoguanidine (English) comes from English nitroso, from Latin nitrōsus — full of various nitrogen-containing chemicals.
nitrosoguanidine (English): An N-nitroso derivative of guanidine whose methyl...
Definitions
- An N-nitroso derivative of guanidine whose methyl...
Ancestry of “nitrosoguanidine”, step by step
nitrosoguanidine traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English nitroso
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | nitroso | The univalent radical and functional group -N=O |
| 2 | Latin | nitrōsus | full of various nitrogen-containing chemicals |
via English guanidine
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | guanidine | A strong base HN=C obtained by the oxidation of... |