# dimethylnitrosamine

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The alkyl nitrosamine, (CH₃)₂N-N=O, found in tobacco smoke; it is carcinogenic

## Etymology
From dimethyl + nitrosamine.

## Source
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