nitrogen mustard

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nitrogen mustard

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a class of organic compounds resembling mustard gas in their molecular structure. General formula: RN(CH₂CH₂Cl)₂, where R is an organic group: important in the treatment of cancer

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nitrogen mustard - a toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment

chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

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