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1. benzene
   Type: Term Pronunciation: ben′zēn Definitions: 1. The basic six-carbon ring structure in most aromatic compounds; a highly toxic hydrocarbon from light coal tar oil; used as a solvent. Synonyms: benzol, coal tar naphtha
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2. benzene
   [n] - a colorless liquid hydrocarbon
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3. Benzene
   An aromatic hydrocarbon used in the manufacture of many organic compounds.There are many different ways of representing te benzene ring, three of which are shown below:The most common representation of a benzene ring is now as shown in the diagram below: Symbol C₆H₆
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4. Benzene
   An aromatic hydrocarbon present to a minor degree in most crude oils. (Products manufactured from benzene include styrene, phenol, nylon and synthetic detergents.)
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5. Benzene
   CAS Number: 71-43-2. A colorless, volatile, flammable and toxic liquid hydrocarbon used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel. Chemical formula = C6H6. Molecular weight = 78.11 g/mol.
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6. Benzene
   Carcinogenic. Harmful amounts may be absorbed through skin. Irritating to mucous membranes. Poisonous when ingested. Inhalation of fumes may be toxic. Cited by the EPA and OSHA as a threat to public health. Found in oven cleaners, detergents, furniture po
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7. Benzene
   A hexagonal organic molecule having a carbon atom at each point of the hexagon and a hydrogen atom attached to each carbon atom. Molecules which contain a benzene ring are known as aromatic. Benzene boils at 80°C and has a flash point of 12°F (-11°C). The explosive limits are 1.5% to 8% by volume in air
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8. Benzene
   Benzene: A sweet smelling, highly toxic hydrocarbon. Long-term exposure to benzene is known to cause anemia and leukemia. The anemia associated with benzene exposure is termed aplastic anemia. The types of leukemia associated with benzene exposure are adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic l...
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9. benzene
   a colourless,volatile,flammable aromatic hydrocarbon liquid used as a solvant and as a fuel for some special types of reciprocating engines Category: The chemical industry • Aromatic liquid hydrocarbon got from coal and petroleum,used as solvent,fuel,and in manufactury of plastics(1) ...
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10. Benzene
    Ben'zene noun [ From Benzoin .] (Chemistry) A volatile, very inflammable liquid, C ₆ H ₆ , contained in the naphtha produced by the destructive distillation of coal, from which it is separated by fractional distillation....
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11. benzene
    <chemistry> A volatile, very inflammable liquid, contained in the naphtha produced by the destructive distillation of coal, from which it is separated by fractional distillation. The name is sometimes applied also to the impure commercial product or benzole, and also, but rarely, to a similar ...
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12. benzene
    benzine noun a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
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13. benzene
    (ben´zēn) a liquid hydrocarbon, C6H6, obtained mainly as a byproduct of the destructive distillation of coal, used as a solvent. It is irritant, toxic, and carcinogenic. benzene hexachloride(BHC) a chlorinated hydrocarbon; one isomer, gamma benzene hexachloride (lin...
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14. Benzene
    • (n.) A volatile, very inflammable liquid, C6H6, contained in the naphtha produced by the destructive distillation of coal, from which it is separated by fractional distillation. The name is sometimes applied also to the impure commercial product or benzole, and also, but rarely, to a similar ...
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15. benzene
    (C6H6), the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon, widely used in industry. Discovered by the English scientist Michael Faraday in 1825 in illuminating gas ... [27 related articles]
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16. Benzene
    C6H6 Molar mass: 78.11184
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17. benzene
    Benzene is the simplest aromatic compound, with a ring of six carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. It is a colourless liquid occurring naturally in fossil raw materials such as crude oil and coal, produced during processing of petroleum liquids and through chemical reactions. It is one of the most i...
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18. benzene
    benzene (ben'zēn, benzēn') , colorless, flammable, toxic liquid with a pleasant aromatic odor. It boils at 80.1°C and solidifies at 5.5°C. Benzene is a hydrocarbon, with formula C6H6. The simplest picture of the benzene molecule, proposed by the German chemist Friedrich K...
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19. Benzene
    Benzene, benzine or benzol is a a liquid hydrocarbon obtained from coal-tar or distillate of petroleum obtained from benzol by treating it with sulphuric acid and then distilling, used as a solvent in dry cleaning and painting. Benzene was discovered by Faraday in the oils of portable gas in 1825 an...
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20. benzene
    Clear liquid hydrocarbon of characteristic odour, occurring in coal tar. It is used as a solvent and in the synthesis of many chemicals. The benzene molecule consists of a ring of six carbon atoms, all of which are in a single plane, and it is one of the simplest cyclic compounds. Benzene is the simp...
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21. BENZENE
    Powerful but highly toxic and flammable solvent, usually restricted to spray application.
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22. Benzene
    is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It can be found in the air by several different ways of transmission. It can be produced for use with plastic or produced through the burning of fossil fuels. Benzene can also be found in the soil as well as some areas of groundwater pollution. Exposure to benzene has been linked to leukemia.
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23. BENZENE
    Powerful but highly toxic and flammable solvent, usually restricted to spray application.
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24. benzene
    A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes. Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing leukemia.
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25. Benzene
    (data page) , and save the page --> This page provides supplementary chemical data on benzene. Material Safety Data Sheet : The handling of this chemical may incur notable safety precautions. It is highly recommend that you seek the Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS) for this chemical from a re...
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