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An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. See Benzene.

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  1. n. An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. See Benzene.
  2. n. a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
  3. An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. See Benzene. Note: It has great solvent powers, and is used by manufacturers of India rubber and gutta percha; also for cleaning soiled kid gloves, and for other purposes.
  4. n a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds