dinitro-
prefix
chemistry. (of a chemical) containing two nitrogen groups in place of two hydrogen atoms
⇒
dinitrophenol
1869 Roscoe Elem. Chem. 409We also know a solid substance called di-nitro-benzol.
1873 Fownes' Chem. (ed. 11) 760Dinitrobenzene is produced by warming benzene with a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids.
1892 Pall Mall G. 17 Oct. 7/2 Aniline colours which are positively poisonous..are picric acid and its salts..dintro-cresol, and aurantia.
dinitro-
combining form
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary di- + nitr-
: containing two nitro groups
dinitro-
Prefix
- chemistry containing two nitro groups (-NO2)