methylbenzene

/ˌmɛθəlˈbɛnˌzin/
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Definitions of methylbenzene
  1. noun
    a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels
    synonyms: toluene
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    type of:
    alkylbenzene
    organic compound that has an alkyl group bound to a benzene ring
    dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent
    a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
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