I. ˈnī.(ˌ)trō adjective
Etymology: nitr-
: containing or being the univalent group −NO 2 united through nitrogen — used especially of organic compounds in which the group is united to carbon or nitrogen; compare nitr- 2b, nitrite group , nitryl
II. noun
( -s )
: any of various nitrated products: as
a.
[by shortening]
: nitroglycerin
b.
[short for nitrocellulose ]
: cellulose nitrate
c. : nitro powder