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A colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds.

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        Examples for "benzene"
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        Furthermore, micronuclei frequency was significantly higher in off-post chronic benzene poisoning patients.
        Pubmed
        2
        For diesel fuel, the limit for benzene was set at 350 ppm.
        The Irish Times
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        Exhaust fumes are complex but mainly comprise particulate matter and benzene-related chemicals.
        The Irish Times
        4
        A bacterium, strain BC, was isolated from a benzene-degrading chlorate-reducing enrichment culture.
        Pubmed
        5
        Among the compounds present are the hydrocarbons, benzene, toluene, naphthalene, and anthracene.
        An Elementary Study of Chemistry
        1
        Alcohol, ether, benzol, spirit of turpentine, and petroleum take fire on contact.
        Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886
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        Coal-tar benzol, the quality known as 90's, would be better to use.
        The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics
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        For petrol she can substitute benzol and alcohol, with some inconvenience.
        The Audacious War
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        Automobiles are brought to a standstill for lack of benzol.
        Paris War Days: Diary of an American
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        This was a natural outgrowth of her marvellously developed coal-tar industry, of which benzol is a product.
        The Land of Deepening Shadow: Germany-at-War
        1
        They fell into two main types: a light benzine or a coal-tar derivative.
        The Irish Times
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        On the poop-deck there were the benzine, sledges, and the chief magnetic observatory.
        The Home of the Blizzard / Being the Story of the Australasian A...
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        The author finally confirmed the presence of benzine and ethyl in the same region.
        Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882
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        Wring out with the hands and soak again in benzine for half an hour.
        Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit / A Guide for Those Who W...
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        The tents and shelter built of benzine cases used as temporary quarters are shown
        The Home of the Blizzard / Being the Story of the Australasian A...
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        Do not get near the fire when using, as the benzine is very inflammable.
        Our Deportment / Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most R...
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        From coal-tar is derived benzine and naphtha, and colors-especiallypurples-whichare used in dyeing.
        Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891
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        A miasma of benzine and camphor exhaled from these groups.
        The Cathedral
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        Naphtha vapor and benzine vapor are getting into all places.
        Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881
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        These were described to me as composed of compressed benzine.
        The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, I...
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        This will remove paints from garments when benzine has failed.
        Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife
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        Bill, you've been hitting benzine heavy of late haven't you?
        Wild Bill's Last Trail
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        I must take in a little benzine to wash the car-dust out of my throat.
        Wild Bill's Last Trail
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        The benzine should be clean and free from oil.
        The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do
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        One of them told her that it was benzine.
        The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine / The Eur...
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        Officers directed the incendiaries, who worked methodically with benzine.
        New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, ...