About The Word Nitrobenzene
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Nitrobenzene
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What's The Definition Of Nitrobenzene?
[n] a poisonous oily water-soluble liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline
Synonyms | Synonyms for Nitrobenzene: Related Terms | Find terms related to Nitrobenzene: See Also | organic compound Nitrobenzene In Webster's Dictionary \Ni`tro*ben"zene\ (? or ?), n. [Nitro- + benzene.]
(Chem.)
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}.
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