benzine
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zin, bɛnˈzin noun
a colorless, volatile, flammable, liquid mixture of various hydrocarbons, obtained in the distillation of petroleum, and used in cleaning, dyeing, etc.
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benzine or benzin (ˈbɛnziːn, bɛnˈziːn, ˈbɛnzɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| ligroin See petroleum ether a volatile mixture of the lighter aliphatic hydrocarbon constituents of petroleum | |
| benzin or benzin | |
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Benzine
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Example sentences
Benzine is a mixture of aromatic hydrocarbons of similar boiling points derived from petroleum.
Clean greasy or oily surfaces with benzine or mineral spirits.
It is poisonous if swallowed, but it is not carcinogenic, as is the benzine in gasoline.
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