nitrobenzene

noun
ni·​tro·​ben·​zene | \ ˌnī-trō-ˈben-ˌzēn How to pronounce nitrobenzene (audio) , -ben-ˈzēn\

Definition of nitrobenzene

: a poisonous yellow oily liquid C6H5NO2 with an almond odor that is used especially in chemical synthesis (as of aniline)

First Known Use of nitrobenzene

1852, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nitrobenzene

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nitrobenzene

noun
ni·​tro·​ben·​zene | \ ˌnī-trō-ˈben-ˌzēn, -ben-ˈ How to pronounce nitrobenzene (audio) \

Medical Definition of nitrobenzene

: a poisonous yellow insoluble oil C6H5NO2 with an almond odor that is used especially as a solvent, as a mild oxidizing agent, and in making aniline