trinitrobenzene

American

[trahy-nahy-troh-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen] / traɪˌnaɪ troʊˈbɛn zin, -bɛnˈzin /

noun

Chemistry.

any of three yellow crystalline compounds having the formula C 9 H 3 N 3 O 6 , capable of more explosive power and requiring more impact than TNT.

trinitrobenzene British

/ -bɛnˈziːn, traɪˌnaɪtrəʊˈbɛnziːn /

noun

any of three explosive crystalline isomeric compounds with the formula C 6 H 3 (NO 2 ) 3 . They are less sensitive to impact than TNT but more powerful in their explosive force

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Etymology

Origin of trinitrobenzene

trinitro- + benzene

Example Sentences

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The heat of neutralization raises the temperature to 45-55'0, but the latter temperature should not be exceeded, since any trinitrobenzene formed at this point would later be removed with the unreacted trinitrotoluene.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

The mixture is then gently heated, with continuous stirring, when trinitrobenzene separates in crystalline condition, and floats on the surface of the liquid as a frothy layer.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

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