Definition of benzene
: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel
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The facilities in question emit hazardous air pollutants that include hydrochloric acid, lead, mercury, ethylbenzene, benzene and formaldehyde.
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As long as water districts filter out harmful substances like asbestos, lead and benzene, tap water is better for your brain than water stripped of all substances.
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Other large spills found in official records include: — More than 3,000 pounds of benzene from Royal Dutch Shell PLC’s Deer Park complex on the ship channel’s south bank.
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Other large spills found in official records include: — More than 3,000 pounds of benzene from Royal Dutch Shell PLC 's Deer Park complex on the ship channel's south bank.
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Other large spills found in official records include: — More than 3,000 pounds of benzene from Royal Dutch Shell PLC's Deer Park complex on the ship channel's south bank.
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Even if the pollutants for which that's an issue are ignored, Precision Castparts' release of benzene, 1,3-butadiene, naphthalene and formaldehyde are high enough that the state would require additional scrutiny, our analysis shows.
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And methane comes laden with other toxic pollutants, like benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and other smog-forming organic compounds.
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An estimated 7,600 gallons of benzene spilled from one of the cars, and about two days after the initial accident a workman's torch sparked the explosion.
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Origin and Etymology of benzene
International Scientific Vocabulary benz- + -ene
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Definition of benzene for English Language Learners
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: a liquid chemical that is used to make plastics, fuel for automobiles, and other substances
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