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It forms salts called
nitroprussides, which give a rich purple color with alkaline
sulphides.

Ni`tro*prus"side (?), n. See
Nitroprussic.

Ni`tro*qui"nol (?), n. [Nitro- +
quine + -ol.] (Chem.) A hypothetical nitro
derivative of quinol or hydroquinone, not known in the free state,
but forming a well defined series of derivatives.

Ni`tro*sac"cha*rin (?), n. [Nitro-
+ saccharin.] (Chem.) An explosive nitro
derivative of certain sugars, analogous to nitroglycerin, gun cotton,
etc.

Ni`tro*sal`i*cyl"ic (?), a. [Nitro-
+ salicylic.] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or
designating, a nitro derivative of salicylic acid, called also
anilic acid.

Ni*trose" (?), a. (Chem.)
See Nitrous.

Ni*tro"so- (&?; or &?;). (Chem.) A prefix
(also used adjectively) designating the group or radical NO, called
the nitroso group, or its compounds.

Ni*tro"syl (?), n.

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