toluene
|tol-u-ene|
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/ˈtɒljuˌin/
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/ˈtɒljuˌiːn/
industrial solvent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'toluene' originates from the French word 'toluène', which was derived from 'tolu', a name for a type of balsam from which the compound was first isolated.
Historical Evolution
'toluène' changed from the French word 'toluène' and eventually became the modern English word 'toluene'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific balsam, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a chemical compound used in industry.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless, water-insoluble liquid hydrocarbon, C7H8, derived from coal tar or petroleum and used as a solvent and in organic synthesis.
Toluene is often used in the production of paints and coatings.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 12:36