benzine
Definitions
A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used primarily as a solvent or cleaning agent.
An archaic or non-technical term sometimes used to refer to benzene, a colorless, aromatic hydrocarbon.
Examples
The chemist used benzine as a solvent to clean the delicate mechanical parts.
Historically, benzine was frequently utilized in dry cleaning processes before safer alternatives were discovered.
Due to its high flammability and toxicity, the laboratory strictly regulated the storage of benzine.
Synonyms
petroleum ether ligroin naphtha solvent hydrocarbon fuel gasoline