Benzene: meaning, definitions and examples

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benzene

 

[ หˆbษ›n.ziหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H6. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet odor and highly flammable nature. Benzene is known for being a fundamental building block in organic chemistry, often used in the production of other chemicals, including plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers. Due to its structure, benzene is classified as a cyclic compound and is recognized for its stability and resonance. However, exposure to benzene is hazardous, as it is a known carcinogen.

Synonyms

C6H6, aromatic hydrocarbon, phenyl hydride.

Examples of usage

  • Benzene is commonly used in the manufacture of polystyrene.
  • High levels of benzene exposure can lead to serious health issues.
  • The structure of benzene consists of a six-membered carbon ring.
  • Benzene derivatives play a significant role in drug design.
  • Benzene is often found in gasoline as a solvent.

Translations

Translations of the word "benzene" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น benzeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เค‚เคœเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Benzol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benzena

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะฝะทะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ benzen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒณใ‚ผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท benzรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ benceno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท benzen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒค์  

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ benzen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ benzen

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ benzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ benzรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะฝะทะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒœแƒ–แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ benzin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ benceno

Etymology

The word 'benzene' originates from the German word 'Benzol,' which was derived from 'Benzoesรคure,' the German term for benzoic acid. This term has its roots in the Latin word 'benzoin,' referring to a fragrant resin. Benzene was first identified as a distinct chemical compound in 1825 by the English scientist Michael Faraday, who isolated it from gas used for lighting. The compound's structure was later proposed by German chemist August Kekulรฉ in 1865, who suggested the ring structure and alternating double bonds concept, a significant advancement in organic chemistry. The study of benzene has played a critical role in developing the concept of aromaticity, influencing many areas in chemistry and industry.

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