Benzine

/ˈbɛnziːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colorless, volatile liquid hydrocarbon mixture obtained from the distillation of coal tar or petroleum and used as a solvent or fuel.

The mechanic used benzine to clean the engine parts thoroughly.

A flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture that is primarily composed of aromatic hydrocarbons.

Benzine is often used in laboratories for various chemical processes.

A lighter fuel, traditionally derived from petroleum, which is used in some types of lamps.

After the storm, he resorted to using benzine lamps to light up the house.

Derived from the word 'benzoin', a resin from which it was originally obtained.

benzine engine

An engine powered by benzine or similar fuels.

benzine extraction

The process of using benzine to separate components of a mixture.

benzene

A simple aromatic hydrocarbon that is a key component of benzine.

naphthalene

A white crystalline solid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon used in the production of benzine.

Gas

I need to stop for some gas before we hit the road.

Juice

Fill up the tank with juice before we go on the trip.