NITROBENZENE
nitrobenzene
(noun) a poisonous oily water-soluble liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nitrobenzene (plural nitrobenzenes)
(organic compound) 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
Synonyms
• nitrobenzol, nitrobenzole
• oil of mirbane
Source: Wiktionary
Ni`tro*ben"zene ( or ), n. Etym: [Nitro- + benzene.] (Chem.)
Definition: A yellow aromatic liquid (C6H5.NO2), produced by the action of
nitric acid on benzene, and called from its odor imitation oil of
bitter almonds, or essence of mirbane. It is used in perfumery, and
is manufactured in large quantities in the preparation of aniline.
Fornerly called also nitrobenzol.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition