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nitrobenzene Definition

nitro·ben·zene (-benzēn′)

noun

a poisonous yellow liquid, CHNO, prepared by treating benzene with nitric acid, used in making aniline, as a solvent, etc.

nitrobenzene Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • layer: Run off and retain the lower nitrobenzene layer, and discard the upper aqueous layer.