nitrobenzene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nitro derivative of benzene, C₆H₅NO₂, prepared by reacting benzene with a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids; any of a series of such compounds having two or more nitro groups.

Word forms

nitrobenzene nitrobenzenes

Etymology

From nitro- + benzene.

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