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单词 benzene
释义

benzene

noun

ben·​zene ˈben-ˌzēn How to pronounce benzene (audio)
ben-ˈ
: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel
benzenoid
ˈben-zə-ˌnȯid How to pronounce benzene (audio)
adjective or noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Last summer saw a sweeping nationwide recall of various sunscreen brands after low levels of benzene were discovered in the products. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2022 The maker of Banana Boat recalled three batches of its SPF 30 spray-on sunscreen after an internal review found trace levels of benzene in the products. Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 Though it's not used to formulate any sunscreen, traces of benzene have been found in other brands' sunscreens as well. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Aug. 2022 Last year, Neutrogena and Aveeno recalled sunscreen in aerosol spray cans for benzene. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022 As part of the settlement, the utility company must monitor for benzene at its Aliso Canyon facility in the San Fernando Valley and provide text and email alerts for all residents in the surrounding area in the event of another leak. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022 In July 2021, Johnson & Johnson recalled most of its Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens from U.S. stores after detecting benzene in some samples. Ginger Adams Otis, WSJ, 31 July 2022 Moreover, methane pollution, which is a primary component of ground-level ozone and emitted alongside toxic chemicals such as benzene, has been linked to heart disease, birth defects, asthma and other adverse health impacts. Sean Casten, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2022 Benzene isn’t an ingredient in the sunscreen product, and it is believed that the benzene detected during testing came from the propellant that dispels the sunscreen from its container, per the statement. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary benz- + -ene

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

benzene

noun

ben·​zene ˈben-ˌzēn How to pronounce benzene (audio) ben-ˈ How to pronounce benzene (audio)
: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel

called also benzol

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