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benzene
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[ˈbɛnziːn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- 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
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from benzoic acid + -ene
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