Definitions for: Benzine


[n] a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic



Webster (1913) Definition: Ben"zine, n. [From Benzoin.] (Chem.)
1. A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more
volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used
as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; -- called
also petroleum spirit, petroleum benzine. Varieties or
similar products are gasoline, naphtha, rhigolene,
ligroin, etc.

2. Same as Benzene. [R.]

Note: The hydrocarbons of benzine proper are essentially of
the marsh gas series, while benzene proper is the
typical hydrocarbon of the aromatic series.

Synonyms: benzene, benzol

See Also: benzene formula, benzene nucleus, benzene ring, hydrocarbon, Kekule formula

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