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Nitrile

Noun:

1. a synthetic rubber copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene, used in a variety of products including gloves, gaskets, and seals.

Example sentence: The chemist wore nitrile gloves while handling hazardous substances in the laboratory.

Adjective:

1. relating to or derived from nitriles.

Example sentence: The industrial company developed a new nitrile-based adhesive for improved bonding strength.

Alternative use:

Nitrile can also refer to a type of organic compound containing a cyanide group, characterized by the triple bond between carbon and nitrogen.

Example sentence: When the nitrile group is hydrolyzed, it turns into a carboxylic acid.

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