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Definition of Hydroxylamine

1. n. A nitrogenous, organic base, NH₂.OH, resembling ammonia, and produced by a modified reduction of nitric acid. It is usually obtained as a volatile, unstable solution in water. It acts as a strong reducing agent.

Definition of Hydroxylamine

1. Noun. (inorganic compound) An explosive inorganic derivative of ammonia, NH₂OH, used as a reducing agent, and in organic synthesis. ¹

2. Noun. (organic chemistry) Any organic derivative of this compound. ¹

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Definition of Hydroxylamine

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Medical Definition of Hydroxylamine

1. A nitrogenous, organic base, NH2.OH, resembling ammonia, and produced by a modified reduction of nitric acid. It is usually obtained as a volatile, unstable solution in water. It acts as a strong reducing agent. Origin: Hydroxyl + amine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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