Trinitrotoluene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trinitrotoluene is a noun meaning A highly explosive yellow crystalline substance, (CH₃C₆H₂(NO₂)₃), obtained by reacting nitric acid with toluene.
Meaning
A highly explosive yellow crystalline substance, (CH₃C₆H₂(NO₂)₃), obtained by reacting nitric acid with toluene.
Word Forms
- trinitrotoluenes
Synonyms for trinitrotoluene
Depending on context, synonyms include tolite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trinitrotoluol, dinitrotoluene, trotyl, nitrotoluene, trinitrotriazidobenzene, tetranitromethane.
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