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Definition of Nitrobenzene

1. Noun. A poisonous oily water-soluble liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline.

Definition of Nitrobenzene

1. n. 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.

Definition of Nitrobenzene

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Medical Definition of Nitrobenzene

1. A yellow aromatic liquid (C6H5.NO2), produced by the action of nitric acid on benzene, and called from its odour 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 Synonym: nitrobenzol. Origin: Nitro- + benzene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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