BENZOL
\bˈɛnzɒl], \bˈɛnzɒl], \b_ˈɛ_n_z_ɒ_l]\
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
By Princeton University
By Oddity Software
By Noah Webster.
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Toxic, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon biproduct of coal distillation. It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquer thinners, gasoline, etc. Benzene causes central nervous system damage acutely and bone marrow damage chronically and is carcinogenic. It was formerly used as parasiticide.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William R. Warner
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