nitrosatableadj.
/ˈnʌɪtrəˌseɪtəbl/, U.S. /ˈnaɪtrəˌseɪtəb(ə)l/ Chemistry.
Capable of being converted into a nitroso compound.
ΘΚΠ
the world > matter > chemistry > chemical reactions or processes > [adjective] > of or relating to named chemical reactions or processes > of or relating to nitrification > capable of
nitrifiable1827
nitrosatable1972
1972 Science 7 July 67/3 Addition of ascorbate to certain foods containing nitrate or nitrosatable compounds might be worth considering.
1974 Nature 8 Nov. 179/1 Ascorbate might be used to block in vivo formation of N-nitroso compounds from nitrosatable chemicals.
1998 Cancer Detection & Prevention 22 204 Volunteers were fed a diet containing the high-nitrate vegetables lettuce or spinach..in combination with fish products containing high levels of amines as nitrosatable precursors.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
<
adj.1972