Benzol (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Benzol is a highly flammable liquid that requires careful handling and storage.
- The company was fined for releasing large quantities of benzol into the environment.
- Prolonged exposure to benzol has been linked to various types of cancer.
- Benzol is the simplest of the aromatic compounds and serves as a building block for more complex molecules.
- Workers in the chemical plant were required to wear protective gear when handling benzol due to its carcinogenic properties.