Nitro vs Nitroreduction - What's the difference?

As a proper noun nitro

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(organic chemistry) a reaction in which a nitro group is reduced, and often converted into an amino group.

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(chemistry) the univalent NO₂ functional group

(informal) nitroglycerin, especially as medication

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(chemistry) containing the nitro group; such compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive

* nitro acid * nitro blue tetrazolium chloride * nitro powder

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* nitro-reduction * nitro reduction

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(organic chemistry) A reaction in which a nitro group is reduced, and often converted into an amino group