benzene

English

/ˈbɛnziːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.
  • (organic chemistry) Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.

Etymology

Derived from German Benzin (gasoline, petrol, fuel).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Benzin

Gloss

gasoline, petrol, fuel

Concept
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Modern world

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