Benzine: meaning, definitions and examples
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benzine
[ ˈbɛnziːn ]
chemical compound
Benzine is a colorless, volatile liquid derived from petroleum that contains a variety of hydrocarbons. It is commonly used as a solvent and as a fuel. In specific contexts, it can also refer to a specific fraction of petroleum distillate, essentially synonymous with gasoline in some regions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He cleaned the metal parts with benzine.
- Benzine was employed as a laboratory solvent.
- The engine ran efficiently on high-octane benzine.
Translations
Translations of the word "benzine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 benzeno
🇮🇳 बेंजीन
🇩🇪 Benzin
🇮🇩 bensin
🇺🇦 бензин
🇵🇱 benzen
🇯🇵 ベンゼン
🇫🇷 benzène
🇪🇸 benceno
🇹🇷 benzen
🇰🇷 벤젠
🇸🇦 بنزين
🇨🇿 benzen
🇸🇰 benzen
🇨🇳 苯
🇸🇮 benzen
🇮🇸 benzín
🇰🇿 бензол
🇬🇪 ბენზენი
🇦🇿 benzin
🇲🇽 benceno
Etymology
The word 'benzine' originates from the German term 'Benzin,' which was derived from the Latin word 'benzoe,' referring to a type of resin. The significance of this word blossomed in the 19th century when chemists began to identify and categorize various hydrocarbons derived from coal and petroleum. 'Benzine' refers specifically to a fraction of these hydrocarbons, known for its volatility and use in various applications including cleaning and as a fuel source. The term has been used interchangeably in different regions, particularly in Europe, where 'benzine' might simply mean gasoline. The chemical structure of benzine has played an important role in the development of the modern petrochemical industry, making it an important term in both chemistry and environmental discussions.