dinitrotoluene

English

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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

Related terms

• trinitrotoluene