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benzene

ben.zene \'ben-.ze-n, ben-'\ \'ben-z*-.no.id\ n [ISV benz + -ene] : a 
   colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6IH6 used 
   in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel - called also 
   benzol - ben.ze.noid aj