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trinitro- before a vowel trinitr-. Chem. (traɪˈnaɪtrəʊ) [f. tri- 5 + nitro-.] a. A formative denoting that three nitro-groups, NO2, have replaced three hydrogen atoms in the substance designated by the rest of the name, the nitrogen atoms being directly joined to carbon atoms; e.g. trinitrophenol or...
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trinitrotoluene
trinitrotoluene (traɪˌnaɪtrəʊˈtɒljuːiːn) [f. trinitro- + toluene s.v. tolu-.] Any of three isomeric nitro derivatives, CH3C6H2(NO2)3, of toluene, esp. the 2,4,6-isomer, used as a high explosive that is relatively insensitive to shock and can be conveniently melted. Abbrev. T.N.T. s.v. T 6 a. Also † ...
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