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Word: Benzene
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from benzoic acid+ -ene
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɛnziːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a colourless volatile liquid hydrocarbon present in coal tar and petroleum, and used in chemical synthesis. Its use as a solvent has been reduced because of its carcinogenic properties.
Short Definition:colourless volatile liquid hydrocarbon present in coal tar and petroleum
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