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Nitrosation

Substitution of a hydrogen atom in an organic compound with a nitroso group (-N=O).

Chemical addition of an N=O group to an organic substrate. Endogenous and dietary nitrosation can produce N-nitroso compounds, some of which are carcinogenic.

How one textbook covers it

  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    Chemical addition of an N=O group to an organic substrate. Endogenous and dietary nitrosation can produce N-nitroso compounds, some of which are carcinogenic.

Related terms

Nitrosothiol