Vocabulary : Benzene to Benzoline

Benzene : A volatile, very inflammable liquid, C6H6, contained in the naphtha produced by the destructive distillation of coal, from which it is separated by fractional distillation. The name is sometimes applied also to the impure commercial product or benzole, and also, but rarely, to a similar mixed product of petroleum.
Benzile : A yellowish crystalline substance, C6H5.CO.CO.C6H5, formed from benzoin by the action of oxidizing agents, and consisting of a doubled benzoyl radical.
Benzine : A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; -- called also petroleum spirit, petroleum benzine. Varieties or similar products are gasoline, naphtha, rhigolene, ligroin, etc. ;; Same as Benzene.
Benzoate : A salt formed by the union of benzoic acid with any salifiable base.
Benzoic : Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.

Benzoin : A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume. ;; A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. ;; The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
Benzoinated : Containing or impregnated with benzoin; as, benzoinated lard.
Benzol : An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. See Benzene.
Benzole : Alt. of Benzol
Benzoline : Same as Benzole. ;; Same as Amarine.

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