Associations to the word «Benzene»

Wiktionary

BENZENE, noun. (organic compound) An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.
BENZENE, noun. (organic chemistry) (in combination) Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.
BENZENE RING, noun. (organic chemistry) The arrangement of six carbon atoms in a ring, joined by alternating single- and double bonds that is present in very many organic compounds

Dictionary definition

BENZENE, noun. A colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley