Benzene

Definitions

1. An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C₆H₆ whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.
   uncountable, usually
2. Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.
   in-compounds, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“Furthermore, this increase⟳ in risk⟳ is comparable to the risk⟳ of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type⟳ of cancer.”

“The recall⟳ notice⟳, published earlier this week, noted that the affected products likely will not expose people to levels of benzene high enough to cause health issues.”

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