ni·tro·ben·zene (nī

trō-běn

zēn

, -běn-zēn

)
n.A poisonous organic compound, C
6H
5NO
2, either bright yellow crystals or an oily liquid, having the odor of almonds and used in the manufacture of aniline, insulating compounds, and polishes.
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