Definition of "nitrosation" [nitrosation]

• The conversion of an amine or other compound into a nitroso compound (noun)

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• "This process, called nitrosation, converts some substances found in foods or contaminated water into cancer-causing compounds."
• "These processes include nitrosation, or the conversion of some substances found in foods or contaminated water into carcinogens."
• "That research team then turned to Harrison and colleagues, who explored the methods required to precisely quantify biomarkers in urine for both the garlic consumption and the presence of nitrosoproline, the indicator that nitrosation has occurred."