nitration

n. addition of nitrates to a mixture (Chemistry)

Nitration is a a general chemical process for the introduction of a nitro group in a chemical compound. Examples of nitrations are the conversion of glycerin to nitroglycerin and the conversion of toluene to trinitrotoluene, both conversions use nitric acid and sulfuric acid.
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Nitrate /ni·trate/ any salt of nitric acid; organic nitrates are used in the treatment of angina pectoris. ni·trate n. 1. The univalent radical NO 3. [more]Nitration - Community and Resources

n. nitration, addition of nitrates to a mixture (Chemistry)

Synonyms and related words:
acetification, acidification, acidulation, alkalization, carbonation, catalysis, chemicalization, electrolysis, ferment, fermentation, hydrogenation, isomerism, metamerism, metamerization, oxidation, oxidization, phosphatization, polymerism, polymerization, position isomerism, reduction, saturization, working