First Known Use: 1835
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benzene
noun ben·zene \ˈben-ˌzēn, ben-ˈ\
: a liquid chemical that is used to make plastics, fuel for automobiles, and other substances
Full Definition of BENZENE
: 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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Origin of BENZENE
International Scientific Vocabulary benz- + -ene
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benzene
noun ben·zene \ˈben-ˌzēn, ben-ˈ\
Medical Definition of BENZENE
: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel—called also benzol
—ben·ze·noid \ˈben-zə-ˌnȯid\ adjective
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