Isocyanate

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  • noun. A chemical group, NCO.
  • noun. A salt, ester, or anion of isocyanic acid.
  • noun. Any of various compounds that contain an isocyanate group, NCO. Isocyanates are used mainly in production of polyurethane and can cause respiratory disorders, especially asthma, if inhaled.
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  • noun. A salt of isocyanic acid.
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  • noun. the univalent radical -N=C=O (tautomeric with cyanate), and any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives R-N=C=O
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  • noun. a salt or ester of isocyanic acid
    • Word Usage
    "The blast involved the chemical methyl isocyanate, which is used to produce pesticides."
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