benzene

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Synonyms: benzine, benzone, benzyne

Antonyms: benzine, benzone, benzyne

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} An [[aromatic]] [[hydrocarbon]] of [[formula]] C₆H₆ whose structure consists of a [[ring]] of [[alternate]] [[single]] and [[double]] [[bond]]s.
2. {{lb|en|organic chemistry|in combination}} Sometimes used in place of the [[phenyl]] group.

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