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nitrobenzene
CIDE DICTIONARY
nitrobenzene, n. [Nitro- + benzene.].
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 . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
nitrobenzene, n. a yellow oily liquid made by the nitration of benzene and used to make aniline etc.
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