methylbenzene
|meth-yl-ben-zene|
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/ˌmɛθɪlˈbɛnziːn/
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/ˌmiːθɪlˈbɛnziːn/
aromatic hydrocarbon
Etymology
'methylbenzene' originates from the combination of 'methyl' and 'benzene', where 'methyl' refers to the methyl group (CH3) and 'benzene' is a well-known aromatic hydrocarbon.
'methylbenzene' was derived from the combination of the words 'methyl' and 'benzene' in the 19th century as chemical nomenclature evolved.
Initially, it meant 'a benzene ring with a methyl group attached', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon, C7H8, derived from benzene and used as a solvent and in the manufacture of dyes, explosives, and pharmaceuticals.
Methylbenzene is commonly used in the production of industrial chemicals.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 20:15