Main Entry: ni·tro·ben·zene

Pronunciation: \ˌnī-trō-ˈben-ˌzēn, -ben-ˈ\

Function: noun

: a poisonous yellow insoluble oil C₆H₅NO₂ with an almond odor that is used especially as a solvent, as a mild oxidizing agent, and in making aniline