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/daɪˌnaɪtɹə(ʊ)ˈtɒljʊiːn/ · noun
(organic chemistry) 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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Dinitrotoluene means (organic chemistry) 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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