benzene
nounHow to pronounce benzene:
Definition of benzene:
- benzene (noun):
- a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds.
- a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon c6h6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel
Synonyms for benzene:
aromatic hydrocarbon
benzene formula
benzene ring
benzine
benzol
kekule formula
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