Toluene: meaning, definitions and examples

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toluene

 

[ หˆtoสŠljuหiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a distinct smell, commonly found in paint thinners, adhesives, and nail polish removers. Its chemical formula is C7H8, indicating it contains a benzene ring with a methyl group attached.

Synonyms

methylbenzene, toluol.

Examples of usage

  • The laboratory uses toluene for dissolving various substances.
  • Many paints contain toluene as a solvent.
  • Toluene exposure can affect the nervous system.

Translations

Translations of the word "toluene" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tolueno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เคฒเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Toluol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ toluena

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะปัƒะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ toluen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒซใ‚จใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท toluรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tolueno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toluen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†จ๋ฃจ์—”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆู„ูˆูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toluen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ toluen

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ฒ่‹ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toluen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณlรบen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปัƒะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toluen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tolueno

Etymology

The word 'toluene' is derived from the name of the tolu balsam tree, which is where the substance was first isolated. Tolu balsam, known scientifically as Myroxylon balsamum, is a tree native to Central America, and its resin was used historically for its aromatic properties. In the mid-19th century, chemists began to isolate and identify various hydrocarbon compounds, leading to the naming of toluene in the 1840s. The '-ene' suffix signifies its unsaturated nature, derived from the Greek word 'enes', which indicates an alkene or an aromatic compound. Over the years, toluene's applications have expanded from its initial uses in perfumes and flavorings to essential roles in industrial processes, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,744, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.