Definition of "nitrile" []

• An organic cyanide containing a CN group. (noun)

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• "Made of a synthetic material called nitrile, it is less expensive – about $2 each – and not noisy."
• "Made of a synthetic material called nitrile, it is less expensive - about $2 each - and not noisy."
• "The second-generation condom is similar in design and performance to the FC1, except that it is made of a synthetic rubber called nitrile and costs about 30\% less, the company said."