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nitration

/ˌnaɪˈtreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does nitration mean?

noun

The process of introducing a nitro group into a molecule, or the introduction of nitric acid into a substance. A chemical reaction in which a nitro group is introduced into a molecule.

Example

"The chemist used nitration to create a new compound with unique properties."

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