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benzene

[ ben-zeen, ben-zeen ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a colorless, volatile, flammable, toxic, slightly water-soluble, liquid, aromatic compound, C 6 H 6 , obtained chiefly from coal tar: used in the manufacture of commercial and medicinal chemicals, dyes, and as a solvent for resins, fats, or the like.


benzene

/ ˈbɛnziːn; bɛnˈziːn /

noun

  1. a colourless flammable toxic aromatic liquid used in the manufacture of styrene, phenol, etc, as a solvent for fats, resins, etc, and as an insecticide. Formula: C 6 H 6 See also benzene ring
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


benzene

/ bĕnzēn′ /

  1. A colorless flammable liquid derived from petroleum. Benzene is used to make detergents, insecticides, motor fuels, and many other chemical products. Chemical formula: C 6 H 6 .
  2. See more at benzene ring


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Word History and Origins

Origin of benzene1

First recorded in 1825–35; benz(oic acid) + -ene
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Example Sentences

In 2017, Guimaraes was forced to take 20 months of medical leave after he developed aplastic anemia after being exposed to toxic smoke and benzene on the job, according to the lawsuit.

The refinery facilities have been cited repeatedly by local air regulators for releasing toxic chemicals, including cancer-causing benzene.

Oil wells emit likely carcinogens, including benzene and formaldehyde, and living near wells is linked to health problems including respiratory issues and preterm births, according to studies.

The landfill has also brought more than 100 tanks to store millions of gallons of leachate, which contains benzene and other chemicals.

They consist of an electron-abundant benzene ring fused to an electron-deficient pyridine ring; these electronically distinct rings can be modified independently by adjusting reaction conditions.

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