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nitrobenzene

 

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Noun nitrobenzene has 1 sense
  1. nitrobenzene - a poisonous oily water-soluble liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline
    --1 is a kind of
    organic compound

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Nitrobenzene

Noun

A yellow, oily liquid with a distinctive almond-like odor, derived from benzene by the introduction of a nitro group.

Sample Sentence: The laboratory technician handled the nitrobenzene with caution due to its poisonous nature.

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Adjective

Pertaining to or derived from nitrobenzene.

Sample Sentence: The company manufactures nitrobenzene derivatives for use in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Local Usage

In local usage, refer to a specific brand of cleaning solvent containing nitrobenzene.

Sample Sentence: The local pet store recommends using the nitrobenzene solution for removing stubborn stains from pet cages.

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