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Benzene



Benzene, colorless, flammable, toxic liquid hydrocarbon (C6H6) produced from petroleum and from coal gas and coal tar. Benzene is used in the manufacture of plastics and as a fuel in some engines.

See also: Aniline; Faraday, Michael.

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