dinitrophenol

dinitrophenol definition - medical

di·ni·tro·phe·nol (dī-nīˌtrō-fēˈnôlˌ, -nōlˌ)

noun
Any of six crystalline compounds, especially a highly toxic compound that increases fat metabolism and was formerly used in weight control.

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