Definitions for benzenes

benzenes ben·zene

Spelling: [ben-zeen, ben-zeen]
IPA: /ˈbɛn zin, bɛnˈzin/

Benzenes is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 63 anagrams from letters in benzenes (beeennsz).

Definitions for benzenes

noun

  1. a colorless, volatile, flammable, toxic, slightly water-soluble, liquid, aromatic compound, C 6 H 6 , obtained chiefly from coal tar: used in the manufacture of commercial and medicinal chemicals, dyes, and as a solvent for resins, fats, or the like.

Origin of benzenes

First recorded in 1825-35; benz(oic acid) + -ene

Examples for benzenes

As aniline is to benzene, so are the naphthylamines to naphthalene.

Butane purchased at a hardware store often contains chemicals like benzene, which is known to cause cancer.

benzene, the first member of the benzene series, is a liquid boiling at 80°.

Chloroform, benzene, and naphtha are used on ordinary silks and linens.

benzene causes cancer, thins the blood to cause symptoms resembling hemophilia, and damages fetuses exposed to it.

benzene does not extract it, if employed in the same manner.

Then following along is Bentivoglio, and benzene—a long article on benzene.

It has a specific gravity of 1.01, and is insoluble in benzene.

benzene makes people sick, shortens lives, and harms future generations.

However studies have found dangerous compounds like benzene and formaldehyde in inhaled or secondhand vapor.

Word Value for benzenes
Scrable

18

Words with friends

21

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