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The correct spelling is nitro.

How to pronounce nitro

noun

IPA: /ˈnaɪtɹəʊ/

Say it like: Nit-ro

The correct spelling is nitro. The univalent NO2 functional group.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The univalent NO2 functional group.
  2. 2.Nitroglycerin, especially as medication.
  3. 3.A beer that is nitrogenated to give it a more creamy head.
  4. 4.Nitromethane.
  5. 5.Nitrogen, especially as liquid nitrogen.

adjective

  1. 1.Containing the nitro group; such compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive

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