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hyponitrous acid

noun
hy·​po·​nitrous acid | \ "+...-\

Definition of hyponitrous acid

: an explosive crystalline weak acid H2N2O2 or HON=NOH obtained usually in the form of its salts by oxidation of hydroxylamine or by reduction of nitrites

History and Etymology for hyponitrous acid

hypo- + nitrous (acid)

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