any of the six isomers consisting of phenol where two hydrogen atoms are substituted by nitro groups, C6H4N2O5, used in dyes and wood preservatives, and in biochemistry to uncouple oxidative phosphorylation.
Main Entry: di·ni·tro·phe·nol Pronunciation: -'fE-"nOl, -fi-' Function: noun : any of six isomeric crystalline compoundsC6H4N2O5 some of whose derivatives are pesticides; especially: a highly toxic compound that increases fat metabolism and was formerly usedin weight control
dinitrophenol di·ni·tro·phe·nol (dī-nī'trō-fē'nôl', -nōl') n. Any of six crystalline compounds, especially a highly toxic compound that increases fat metabolism and was formerly used in weight control.