BENZENE
\bˈɛnziːn], \bˈɛnziːn], \b_ˈɛ_n_z_iː_n]\
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Toxic, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon biproduct of coal distillation. It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquer thinners, gasoline, etc. Benzene causes central nervous system damage acutely and bone marrow damage chronically and is carcinogenic. It was formerly used as parasiticide.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A liquid which evaporates quickly and is very easily set on fire, obtained commercially from coal-tar, and used in gas, in the manufacture of dyes, etc.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By James Champlin Fernald
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Benzole.
By Robley Dunglison
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A liquid hydrocarbon, C6H6, from coal-tar.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland