Benzene (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Exposure to benzene can be hazardous to human health due to its carcinogenic properties.
- Benzene is the simplest of the aromatic hydrocarbons and serves as a precursor for the production of other important chemicals.
- The risk of fire in the laboratory was increased by the presence of highly flammable substances like benzene.
- When heated, benzene undergoes a chemical reaction that releases toxic fumes.
- To reduce environmental pollution, many manufacturers are working to minimize their use of benzene in industrial processes.