isocyanate

noun

A chemical group, NCO.

noun

A salt, ester, or anion of isocyanic acid.

noun

Any of various compounds that contain an isocyanate group, NCO. Isocyanates are used mainly in production of polyurethane and can cause respiratory disorders, especially asthma, if inhaled.

noun

A salt of isocyanic acid.

noun

the univalent radical -N=C=O (tautomeric with cyanate), and any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives R-N=C=O

noun

a salt or ester of isocyanic acid