Dictionary of the word “dinitro”

Meaning of the word

The word “dinitro” is a prefix indicating the presence of two nitro (-NO2) groups in a molecule. It is often used in chemistry to describe compounds that contain two nitro groups.

Origin of the word

The term “dinitro” originates in Greek, being formed by the junction of the elements “di-“, which means “two”, and “nitro”, which refers to the Nitro functional group (-NO2). >

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “dinitro”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “dinitro”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “dinitro” are: Bisnitro, dinitrus.

Word Definitions

1. Prefix indicating the presence of two Nitro (-NO2) groups in a molecule.

Phrases that the word applies

– The dinitrobenzene compound is used in the production of explosives.

– Dinitrophenol substance is a pesticide used in agriculture.

Examples of the word in text

Dinitrophenol is a chemical compound used as a pesticide in agriculture.

The nitration reaction resulted in the formation of a dinitro compound.

Rhymes with the word

nitro, intro, nitrito, phyto, myth.

Anagrams with the word

Indort, Dorniti, Oversight.