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

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