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dinitrophenol
noun di·ni·tro·phe·nol \-ˈfē-ˌnōl, -fi-ˈ\
Definition of DINITROPHENOL
: any of six isomeric crystalline compounds C6H4N2O5 some of whose derivatives are pesticides
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First Known Use of DINITROPHENOL
1873
Medical Dictionary
dinitrophenol
noun di·ni·tro·phe·nol \-ˈfē-ˌnōl, -fi-ˈ\
Medical Definition of DINITROPHENOL
: any of six isomeric crystalline compounds C6H4N2O5 some of whose derivatives are pesticides; especially : a highly toxic compound that increases fat metabolism and was formerly used in weight control
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