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| Noun | 1. An alternative spelling for "Nitrobenzene": A yellow aromatic liquid (C6H5.NO2), produced by the action of nitric acid on benzene, and called from its odor imitation oil of bitter almonds, or essence of mirbane. It is used in perfumery, and is manufactured in large quantities in the preparation of aniline. Fornerly called also nitrobenzol.[Websters]. | |
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Date "MIRBANE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
Common Expressions: MIRBANE
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| Essence of mirbane | It is used in perfumery, and is manufactured in large quantities in the preparation of aniline. Fornerly called also nitrobenzol . Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: MIRBANE
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| Oil of mirbane | Chemical Industry | Derivative of benzene and nitric acid used as a solvent in lube-oil refining. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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