isopropylbenzene

[ahy-suh-proh-pil-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen]

noun

Chemistry.

1. cumene.

Word History and Origins

Origin of isopropylbenzene¹

isopropyl + benzene

Example Sentences

"Isopropylbenzene is not used in the Moscow refinery production ... The Moscow refinery can not be the source of the air pollution by these substances," the company said in a statement.

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It alleged that the air near the plant was contaminated with cumene, or isopropylbenzene, a colorless liquid used mainly to produce phenol and acetone.

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