How Do You Spell BENZENE?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛnziːn] (IPA)

Benzene is a chemical compound commonly used in the manufacturing of plastics, rubber, and synthetic fibers. The word benzene is spelled phonetically as /ˈbɛnzin/. The "b" is pronounced as in "book," the "e" is pronounced as in "bed," the "n" is pronounced as in "knife," the "z" is pronounced as in "zebra," the "i" is pronounced as in "machine," and the "n" is pronounced as in "knife." The "e" at the end is silent. This spelling can help us to correctly pronounce this word and communicate effectively about this important chemical compound.

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BENZENE Meaning and Definition

  1. Benzene is a noun referring to a colorless, highly flammable liquid hydrocarbon compound with the chemical formula C6H6. It is one of the most important and widely used organic chemicals in industry. Benzene consists of a six-membered ring of carbon atoms, each bonded with a single hydrogen atom. The carbon atoms are arranged in a hexagonal arrangement like a cyclic structure, where each carbon atom is connected to the adjacent carbon atoms through alternating single and double bonds.

    Benzene is known for its distinctive strong and sweet aroma. It occurs naturally in small amounts in certain crude oils and coal tar, but most commercially available benzene is produced from petroleum refining or through chemical processes such as catalytic reforming. It is a valuable raw material in the production of a wide range of products, including plastics, synthetic fibers, detergents, rubber, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and many more.

    However, benzene is also a hazardous substance that can have harmful effects on human health. Prolonged exposure to high levels of benzene can cause various serious health problems, including damage to the bone marrow and blood cells, reproductive system disorders, and an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, such as leukemia. Due to its toxicity, strict regulations and safety measures are imposed to minimize occupational and environmental exposures to benzene.

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Etymology of BENZENE

The word "benzene" is derived from the German word "Benzin", which means gasoline. "Benzin" itself is a shortened version of "benzol", a name coined by German chemist Eilhardt Mitscherlich in 1833. Mitscherlich obtained benzene from the oily residue left behind after the distillation of coal tar. He named it "benzol" by combining the word "Benzoë" (benzoic acid) and the ending "-ol" used for alcohols at the time. Later, the English chemist Michael Faraday also independently discovered benzene and adopted the same name for this compound, and it has remained unchanged ever since.

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Plural form of BENZENE is BENZENES

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