hyponitrous acid


noun
  1. an unstable, crystalline acid, H2N2O2.

Origin of hyponitrous acid

1
First recorded in 1820–30

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British Dictionary definitions for hyponitrous acid

hyponitrous acid

/ (ˌhaɪpəˈnaɪtrəs) /


noun
  1. a white soluble unstable crystalline acid: an oxidizing and reducing agent. Formula: H 2 N 2 O 2

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