nitrobenzene
noun
ni·tro·ben·zene ˌnī-trō-ˈben-ˌzēn 
-ben-ˈzēn
: a poisonous yellow oily liquid C6H5NO2 with an almond odor that is used especially in chemical synthesis (as of aniline)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web An equipment seal failure allowed the release of 26 pounds of sulfuric acid,1 pound of nitrobenzene and 22 pounds of benzene to be released in both vapor and liquid form. 
Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 Jan. 2021
Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 Jan. 2021 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1852, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
nitrobenzene
noun
ni·tro·ben·zene ˌnī-trō-ˈben-ˌzēn, -ben-ˈ
: 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
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