| 释义 |
benzene /ˈbɛnziːn /noun [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.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.
- 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 |