dinitrotoluene

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Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /daɪˌnaɪtɹə(ʊ)ˈtɒljʊiːn/

Noun

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dinitrotoluene (plural dinitrotoluenes)

  1. (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