Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
isonitrile .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun chemistry The
isomer HN+C- ofhydrocyanic acid HCN. - noun chemistry Any of its
hydrocarbyl derivatives RNC.
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Examples
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An important adulterant, which should always be tested for, is acetanilide (antifebrin), which may be detected by the characteristic isocyanide odour produced when musk containing this substance is boiled with alcoholic potash, and a few drops of chloroform added.
The Handbook of Soap Manufacture H. A. Appleton
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"The isocyanide-based adhesives are toxic," she said.
Medindia Health News 2009
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Sun said that the adhesives commonly used in construction products like kitchen floors and laminate furniture are formaldehyde-based and isocyanide-based.
Medindia Health News 2009
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The isocyanide-based adhesives are toxic, she said.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Sun said the adhesives commonly used in construction products like kitchen floors and laminate furniture are formaldehyde-based and isocyanide-based.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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The isocyanide-based adhesives are toxic, she said.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Sun said the adhesives commonly used in construction products like kitchen floors and laminate furniture are formaldehyde-based and isocyanide-based.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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