BENZENE


Meaning of BENZENE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈben-ˌzēn, ben-ˈ ]

noun

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary benz- + -ene

Date: 1835

: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C 6 H 6 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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