dinitrobenzene

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UK/daɪˌnaɪtɹə(ʊ)ˈbɛnziːn/

noun

Any of three isomeric aromatic nitro compounds C₆H₄(NO₂)₂ formed by the nitration of benzene; they are used in the manufacture of dyes etc

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Meanings

noundinitrobenzene (plural dinitrobenzenes)

plural dinitrobenzenes

  1. chemistryAny of three isomeric aromatic nitro compounds C₆H₄(NO₂)₂ formed by the nitration of benzene; they are used in the manufacture of dyes etc
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APA

dinitrobenzene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dinitrobenzene

MLA

“dinitrobenzene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dinitrobenzene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dinitrobenzene,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dinitrobenzene.

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