benzine

[ ben-zeen, ben-zeen ]

noun

1. a colorless, volatile, flammable, liquid mixture of various hydrocarbons, obtained in the distillation of petroleum, and used in cleaning, dyeing, etc.

benzine

/ ˈbɛnziːn; ˈbɛnzɪn; bɛnˈziːn /

noun

1. See petroleum ether, ligroin
   a volatile mixture of the lighter aliphatic hydrocarbon constituents of petroleum See ligroin petroleum ether

Word History and Origins

Origin of benzine¹

First recorded in 1850–55; benz- + -ine ²

Example Sentences

The stencil may be given a final cleaning in a dish of benzine or gasoline, which will remove any remaining wax.

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By treating an alcoholic solution of benzine with a little zinc and hydrochloric acid.

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As a break-wind a crescent-shaped wall of benzine cases was built several yards to the south.

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In 1880, a cigar-shaped dirigible, equipped with a benzine motor was demonstrated in Leipsic.

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The car was set very close to the envelope or body of the airship, and carried the 40 horse power benzine engine.

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