nitrobenzoic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of three isomeric nitro derivatives of benzoic acid that are used in the manufacture of dyes

Word forms

nitrobenzoic acid nitrobenzoic acids

Etymology

From nitro- + benzoic acid.

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