benzine
/ˈbɛnziːn
/(also benzin /ˈbɛnzɪn/)
noun [mass noun]
A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum.He also tried to make use of the by-products of oil, selling benzine, paraffin, and petroleum jelly, and at one point drawing up plans to convert sulfuric acid into fertilizer....
- This finding suggests that these functional domains may be particularly sensitive to exposure to solvents such as toluene, xylene, and benzine.
- A slick of toxic benzine floats into the city, confirming that the river, the city's main supply of water, is dangerously polluted.
Origin
Mid 19th century (denoting benzene): from benzoin + -ine4.