nitrosamine
noun
ni·tro·sa·mine
nī-ˈtrō-sə-ˌmēn 
: any of various organic compounds which are characterized by the grouping NNO and some of which are powerful carcinogens
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The specific nitrosamine detected in Towa’s duloxetine is called N-nitroso-duloxetine.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Officials urge those who may have medications with potential nitrosamine to stop taking them.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
The latter chemical is part of the nitrosamines group of chemicals, commonly found in water and food products.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
These can still form harmful nitrosamines when cooked despite not being synthetic nitrates.1
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Bacon is a decent source of protein and provides several nutrients, including B vitamins and selenium.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Officials urge those who may have medications with potential nitrosamine to stop taking them.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
The latter chemical is part of the nitrosamines group of chemicals, commonly found in water and food products.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
These can still form harmful nitrosamines when cooked despite not being synthetic nitrates.1
Summary
Bacon is a decent source of protein and provides several nutrients, including B vitamins and selenium.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Nitrosamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrosamine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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nitrosamine
noun
ni·tro·sa·mine
nī-ˈtrō-sə-ˌmēn
variants
also nitrosoamine
: any of various neutral compounds which are characterized by the group NNO and of which some are powerful carcinogens
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