noun
- plural of nitration; chemical processes or reactions in which a nitro group (-NO₂) is introduced into an organic compound
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The nitrations of benzene with nitric acid produce nitrobenzene.
- Industrial nitrations require careful temperature control to prevent explosions.
- Several nitrations occur during the synthesis of this pharmaceutical compound.
- The chemist studied different nitrations to optimize the reaction yield.
- Nitrations are commonly used in the production of explosives and dyes.