benzine Synonyms
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benzine Meaning
benzine (n)
a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
benzine (n.)
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.
Same as Benzene.
benzine Sentence Examples
- The gasoline pump at the gas station dispensed benzine into the vehicle's tank.
- The smell of benzine lingered in the air after the motorcycle passed by.
- The ancient automobile ran on a mixture of benzine and alcohol.
- The benzine burner emitted an intense blue flame.
- The chemist used benzine as a solvent to dissolve grease.
- The old engine coughed and sputtered as it struggled to ignite the benzine.
- The carburetor malfunctioned, resulting in a surge of benzine into the engine.
- The benzine fumes ignited with a loud explosion, shattering the windows nearby.
- The fire marshal determined that the building had been set alight with benzine.
- The government imposed a tax on benzine to discourage its use.
FAQs About the word benzine
a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compoundsA liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatil
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The gasoline pump at the gas station dispensed benzine into the vehicle's tank.
The smell of benzine lingered in the air after the motorcycle passed by.
The ancient automobile ran on a mixture of benzine and alcohol.
The benzine burner emitted an intense blue flame.
