Definition of benzene in English:

benzene

noun ˈbɛnziːn

mass noun

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.
苯
Chemical formula: C₆H₆
Example sentencesExamples
- The alkanes are very poorly soluble in water but are soluble with many of the other organic solvents such as chloroform and benzene.
- The new targets relate to a number of chemicals including benzene, carbon monoxide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Cholesterol is soluble in chloroform, ether, benzene, or hot alcohol and other organic solvents.
- Its most toxic ingredient is benzene, a volatile organic compound that increases the risk of cancer.
- City traffic is a significant source of pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, particulate matter, benzene, and carbon monoxide.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from benzoic acid + -ene.

Rhymes

benzine

Definition of benzene in US English:

benzene

noun

A colorless 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.
苯
Chemical formula: C₆H₆
Example sentencesExamples
- The new targets relate to a number of chemicals including benzene, carbon monoxide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
- City traffic is a significant source of pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, particulate matter, benzene, and carbon monoxide.
- Its most toxic ingredient is benzene, a volatile organic compound that increases the risk of cancer.
- Cholesterol is soluble in chloroform, ether, benzene, or hot alcohol and other organic solvents.
- The alkanes are very poorly soluble in water but are soluble with many of the other organic solvents such as chloroform and benzene.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from benzoic acid + -ene.

词汇	benzene
释义	Definition of benzene in English: benzene noun ˈbɛnziːn mass noun 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. 苯 Chemical formula: C₆H₆ Example sentencesExamples The alkanes are very poorly soluble in water but are soluble with many of the other organic solvents such as chloroform and benzene. The new targets relate to a number of chemicals including benzene, carbon monoxide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Cholesterol is soluble in chloroform, ether, benzene, or hot alcohol and other organic solvents. Its most toxic ingredient is benzene, a volatile organic compound that increases the risk of cancer. City traffic is a significant source of pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, particulate matter, benzene, and carbon monoxide. Origin Mid 19th century: from benzoic acid + -ene. Rhymes benzine Definition of benzene in US English: benzene noun A colorless 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. 苯 Chemical formula: C₆H₆ Example sentencesExamples The new targets relate to a number of chemicals including benzene, carbon monoxide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. City traffic is a significant source of pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, particulate matter, benzene, and carbon monoxide. Its most toxic ingredient is benzene, a volatile organic compound that increases the risk of cancer. Cholesterol is soluble in chloroform, ether, benzene, or hot alcohol and other organic solvents. The alkanes are very poorly soluble in water but are soluble with many of the other organic solvents such as chloroform and benzene. Origin Mid 19th century: from benzoic acid + -ene.
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