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Definitions for: Nitrobenzene [n] a poisonous oily water-soluble liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
See Also: organic compound
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