Dinitrotoluene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /daɪˌnaɪtɹə(ʊ)ˈtɒljʊiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dinitrotoluene is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Word Forms
- dinitrotoluenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nitrotoluene, dinitrobenzene, trinitrotoluene, tetranitrobenzene, trinitrobenzene, trinitrotoluol.
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