noun
- A volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used as a solvent and cleaning agent; also called benzine.
Usage: chiefly British and European usage; often used in industrial and laboratory contexts; distinct from gasoline (petrol) in modern usage, though historically sometimes conflated
Examples
- The chemist used benzin to dissolve the organic compound.
- Benzin is commonly employed in dry cleaning processes.
- The laboratory kept benzin in sealed containers for safety.
- Industrial workers used benzin as a degreasing agent.
- Benzin evaporates quickly at room temperature.