nitrobenzene
/ˌnaɪtroʊˈbɛnzin/
noun
- A poisonous, oily, yellow liquid (C6H5NO2) used to make aniline, dyes, and other chemicals.
- The factory uses nitrobenzene to produce a bright yellow dye for fabrics.
- Workers handling nitrobenzene must wear protective gloves because it is toxic.
- Nitrobenzene is an important starting material for making many industrial chemicals.