nitro compound
noun
any one of a class of usually organic compounds that contain the monovalent group -NO 2 (nitro group or radical), linked to a carbon atom. The commonest example is nitrobenzene, C 6 H 5 NO 2
Words nearby nitro compound
nitrile rubber,
nitrilo-,
nitrite,
nitrituria,
nitro,
nitro compound,
nitro dye,
nitro group,
nitro-,
nitro-chalk,
nitrobacteria
Example sentences from the Web for nitro compound
Hydrogen is evolved, and by its action the nitro-compound is converted into aniline.