toluene

tol·u·ene  (tly-n) also tol·u·ol (-ôl, -l, -l)

n.

A colorless flammable liquid, CH₃C₆H₅, obtained from coal tar or petroleum and used in aviation fuel and other high-octane fuels, in dyestuffs, explosives, and as a solvent for gums and lacquers. Also called methylbenzene.

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[tolu (from which it was originally obtained) + -ene.]

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toluene [ˈtɒljʊˌiːn]

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless volatile flammable liquid with an odour resembling that of benzene, obtained from petroleum and coal tar and used as a solvent and in the manufacture of many organic chemicals. Formula: C₆H₅CH₃

[from tolu + -ene, since it was previously obtained from tolu]

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toluene  (tly-n)

A clear, toxic, flammable liquid that is used in fuels, explosives, dyes, medicines, and many industrial chemicals. Toluene consists of a methyl group attached to benzene. Also called methylbenzene. Chemical formula: C₇H₈.

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Noun

1.

toluene - a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels methylbenzene alkylbenzene - organic compound that has an alkyl group bound to a benzene ring dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent - a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution"

Translations

toluene

n (Chem) → Toluol nt