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how many of you spell nitro as nitroglycerin or nitroglycerine? nm - confused


Posted: May 09, 2012

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nitroglycerin always............ - Syd

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I am always writing it as nitroglycerin

Not Supposed to Abbreviate Drugs - Unless the Abbrev is the Brand Name

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and no E at the end of nitroglycerin!

Misunderstood Question, Sorry - Always, always, always nitroglycerin

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nm


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