nitrobenzene
(noun) a poisonous oily water-soluble liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
• 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
12 September 2024
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