Benzine — Ben zine, n. [From {Benzoin}.] (Chem.) 1. A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; called also {petroleum spirit}, {petroleum… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
petroleum spirit — Benzine Ben zine, n. [From {Benzoin}.] (Chem.) 1. A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; called also {petroleum spirit},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Petroleum ether — Benzine redirects here. For other uses, see Benzene (disambiguation). Petroleum ether, also known as benzine, VM P Naphtha, Petroleum Naphtha, Naphtha ASTM, Petroleum Spirits, X4 or Ligroin, is a group of various volatile, highly flammable,… … Wikipedia
Petroleum — Pe*tro le*um, n. [NL., fr. L. petra a rock + oleum oil: cf. F. p[ e]trole. Cf. {Petrify}, and {Oil}.] Rock oil, mineral oil, or natural oil, a dark brown or greenish inflammable liquid, which, at certain points, exists in the upper strata of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Petroleum spirit — Petroleum Pe*tro le*um, n. [NL., fr. L. petra a rock + oleum oil: cf. F. p[ e]trole. Cf. {Petrify}, and {Oil}.] Rock oil, mineral oil, or natural oil, a dark brown or greenish inflammable liquid, which, at certain points, exists in the upper… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
benzine — (also benzin) ► NOUN ▪ a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum … English terms dictionary
benzine — ben·zine ben .zēn, ben n any of various volatile flammable petroleum distillates used esp. as solvents or as motor fuels * * * ben·zine (benґzēn) petroleum benzin; see under petroleum … Medical dictionary
benzine — noun Etymology: German Benzin, from benz Date: 1835 any of various volatile flammable petroleum distillates used especially as solvents or as motor fuels … New Collegiate Dictionary
benzine — /ben zeen, ben zeen /, n. a colorless, volatile, flammable, liquid mixture of various hydrocarbons, obtained in the distillation of petroleum, and used in cleaning, dyeing, etc. Also, benzin /ben zin/. [1850 55; BENZ + INE2] * * * … Universalium
benzine — noun a) benzene b) any flammable petroleum distillate used as a solvent or fuel … Wiktionary
