nitrosophenol
noun
ni·tro·so·phenol
nī‧¦trō(ˌ)sō+
: a nitroso derivative of phenol
especially
: the unstable pale yellow to light brown crystalline para derivative ONC6H4OH that is tautomeric with quinone oxime, is made from phenol by reaction with nitrous acid, and is used as a dye intermediate
Dictionary Entries Near nitrosophenol
Cite this Entry
“Nitrosophenol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrosophenol. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share