BENZENE (C6H6)
\bˈɛnziːn sˈiː sˈɪks ˈe͡ɪt͡ʃ sˈɪks], \bˈɛnziːn sˈiː sˈɪks ˈeɪtʃ sˈɪks], \b_ˈɛ_n_z_iː_n__ s_ˈiː s_ˈɪ_k_s ˈeɪ_tʃ s_ˈɪ_k_s]\
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A highly flammable hydrocarbon. Its a solvent and feedstock. Products such as paint, plastic, and rubber have it in them. It comes frm toluene or coal. It is a carcingoen. AKA benzol, varnish makers naphtha, and painters naphtha. Refer to benzene poisonin
By Henry Campbell Black
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.