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toluolnoun(obsolete, organic chemistry) toluene
benzolenoun(organic chemistry) Obsolete spelling of benzol. [(organic chemistry) An impure benzene (mixed with toluene etc), used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes.]
nitroglycerinnounAlternative spelling of nitroglycerine. [(organic chemistry) The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, and as an explosive in the form of dynamite which is safe to handle.]
benzolnoun(organic chemistry) An impure benzene (mixed with toluene etc), used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes.
nitratedReacted, or treated with, nitric acid or a nitrate.
glycerinenoun(British spelling) Synonym of glycerol
glycerinnoun(American spelling) Alternative spelling of glycerine. [(British spelling) Synonym of glycerol]
muriatic(chemistry) Obtained from seawater; containing chlorine. (Now chiefly with reference to muriatic acid.)
nitrosonoun(chemistry) The univalent radical and functional group -N=O
nitrosylnoun(inorganic chemistry) The univalent radical -NO (one nitrogen and one oxygen atom)
nitrosaminenoun(organic chemistry) Any of a class of carcinogenic organic compounds containing this group, prepared by the reaction of amines with nitrites.
nitroniumnoun(inorganic chemistry) The univalent cation NO₂⁺ derived from nitrogen dioxide
nitritenoun(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitrous acid.
nitrosoniumnoun(inorganic chemistry) The cation NO⁺ derived from nitric oxide
mononitronoun(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A single nitro group in a molecule
nitrolnoun(organic chemistry) Any of a series of hydrocarbons containing the nitro and the nitroso or isonitroso group united to the same carbon atom.
nitroanionnoun(organic chemistry) Any nitronate or similar anion that has a nitro group
nitroiminenoun(chemistry) Alternative form of nitrimine. [(chemistry) any compound of general formula R₂C=NNO₂]
dinitronoun(organic chemistry) Two nitro groups in a chemical compound
nitromethylnoun(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical NO₂-CH₂- derived from nitromethane

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