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benzene

3 entries found.
  1. benzene (noun)
  2. benzene hexachloride (noun)
  3. benzene ring (noun)

Main Entry: ben·zene
Pronunciation: \ˈben-ˌzēn, ben-ˈ\
Function: noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary benz- + -ene
Date: 1835

: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel

— ben·ze·noid \ˈben-zə-ˌnȯid\ adjective or noun


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