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nitration
A process in which a nitro group (–NO2) becomes chemically attached to a carbon, oxygen, or nitrogen atom in an organic compound. A hydrogen or halogen atom is often replaced by the nitro group. Three general reactions summarize nitration chemistry:
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Science
- Category: General science
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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