Meaning & Definition of word "Benzine"

Benzine

/ˈbɛnziːn/

1. A colorless, volatile liquid hydrocarbon mixture obtained from the distillation of coal tar or petroleum and used as a solvent or fuel.
- Example: The mechanic used benzine to clean the engine parts thoroughly.
2. A flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture that is primarily composed of aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Example: Benzine is often used in laboratories for various chemical processes.
3. A lighter fuel, traditionally derived from petroleum, which is used in some types of lamps.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Gas

● Example Sentence: I need to stop for some gas before we hit the road.

Meaning: Juice

● Example Sentence: Fill up the tank with juice before we go on the trip.