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Benzene Definition & Meaning

benzene
noun
  1. a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds

"Benzene" in song lyrics

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  • "Crack your lenses clean like Benzene"
    DJ EQ f/ Casual, Del, Xzibit — Three Emcees
  • "acylation of benzene"
    AOL — AOL
  • "acylated benzene"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does benzene mean?
a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
What part of speech is benzene?
Benzene is a noun.

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