benzene series

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a series of aromatic hydrocarbons derived from benzene by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with one or more methyl groups. The first three members are benzene, toluene, and xylene.

Example Sentences

Azo Compounds, a class of substances which belong to the benzene series and contain carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

From Project Gutenberg

Benzene, the first member of the benzene series, is a liquid boiling at 80°.

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