dinitrotoluene

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UK/daɪˌnaɪtɹə(ʊ)ˈtɒljʊiːn/

noun

Any of six isomeric compounds formed by the nitration of toluene, but especially 1-methyl-2,6-dinitro benzene, which is used as an explosive

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Meanings

noundinitrotoluene (plural dinitrotoluenes)

plural dinitrotoluenes

  1. chemistryAny of six isomeric compounds formed by the nitration of toluene, but especially 1-methyl-2,6-dinitro benzene, which is used as an explosive
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APA

dinitrotoluene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dinitrotoluene

MLA

“dinitrotoluene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dinitrotoluene. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dinitrotoluene,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dinitrotoluene.

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