hydroxylamine Chem.
(haɪˈdrɒksɪləˌmaɪn)
[f. prec. + amine.]
A basic substance, NH2OH, allied to ammonia, which combines with acids to form a well-defined series of salts. Discovered in 1865 by Lossen, but until 1891 known only in its salts or in aqueous solution.
| 1869 Roscoe Elem. Chem. 216 Hydroxylamine has not been isolated in the pure state, but its aqueous solution has been prepared. 1889 Anthony's Photogr. Bull. II. 329 In these times of hydroquinone and hydroxylamine developers. 1894 Roscoe & Schorlemmer Chem. I. 475 Hydroxylamine forms white inodorous scales or hard needles, has a sp. gr. of about 1·3. |