trinitrobenzene

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noun

Any derivative of benzene containing three nitro groups, but especially the explosive 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene.

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Meanings

nountrinitrobenzene (plural trinitrobenzenes)

plural trinitrobenzenes

  1. chemistryAny derivative of benzene containing three nitro groups, but especially the explosive 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene.

    Synonyms: TNB

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny derivative of benzene containing three nitro groups, but especially the explosive 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene.

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

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

Chicago

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

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