Synonyms of acetonitrile
5 similar words
Another word for acetonitrile is ethanenitrile. Other synonyms of acetonitrile are cyanomethane, methyl cyanide, ethyl nitrile and methanecarbonitrile.
Synonyms and similar words for acetonitrile
nounThe simplest organic cyanide or nitrile, CH₃CN, formally derived from acetic acid.
- cyanomethaneMethyl cyanide.
- methyl cyanideAcetonitrile.
- ethanenitrileSynonym of acetonitrile.
- ethyl nitrile
- methanecarbonitrile
Meaning of acetonitrile
- noun The simplest organic cyanide or nitrile, CH₃CN, formally derived from acetic acid.
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Questions about synonyms of acetonitrile
- What is another word for acetonitrile?
- Acetonitrile has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ethanenitrile, cyanomethane, methyl cyanide, ethyl nitrile and methanecarbonitrile.
- What does acetonitrile mean?
- Acetonitrile means the simplest organic cyanide or nitrile, CH₃CN, formally derived from acetic acid.
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