Benzine is a term used to describe a variety of liquid hydrocarbons, typically derived from petroleum. While it was once a common term for what is now known as gasoline, it is now more often used to describe solvents or other fuel types that are not quite as refined as gasoline. Benzine remains in use today in certain industries and is used in laboratory settings for cleaning and degreasing purposes due to its strong solvent properties. However, due to environmental and health concerns, its usage in consumer applications has been largely replaced by more regulated alternatives.
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Word 'benzine' in Other Languages
- benzine in Assamese অসমীয়া
- benzine in Bengali বাংলা
- benzine in Bodo बड़ो
- benzine in Dogri डोगरी
- benzine in English
- benzine in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- benzine in Hindi हिन्दी
- benzine in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- benzine in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- benzine in Konkani कोंकणी
- benzine in Maithili মৈথিলী
- benzine in Malayalam മലയാളം
- benzine in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- benzine in Marathi मराठी
- benzine in Nepali नेपाली
- benzine in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- benzine in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- benzine in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- benzine in Santali
- benzine in Sindhi سنڌي
- benzine in Tamil தமிழ்
- benzine in Telugu తెలుగు
- benzine in Urdu اُردُو
Benzine
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛnˌziːn/
Definitions
- A volatile liquid hydrocarbon mixture, often used as a solvent and a fuel, derived from petroleum.
- Another name for petroleum ether, a mixture of aliphatic hydrocarbons.
- Historically, a term for what is now referred to as gasoline or petrol in some regions.
Usage Examples
- The laboratory used benzine to clean the glassware due to its solvent properties.
- Benzine was once commonly used as a fuel in engines, though it has largely been replaced by more refined gasoline.
- Care must be taken when handling benzine as it is highly flammable.
Etymology
The term "benzine" is derived from the word "benzene," which is a simple aromatic hydrocarbon. The term has been used historically to describe a variety of petroleum-derived liquids and solvents, often in Europe, before being replaced by "gasoline" in many English-speaking countries.
Synonyms
- Gasoline (in some contexts)
- Petrol
- Solvent
- Petroleum ether
Antonyms
- Water
- Non-flammable liquid
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Bencina | /benˈθina/ |
| French | Benzine | /bɛ̃zin/ |
| German | Benzin | /ˈbɛnt͡siˌn/ |
| Chinese | 汽油 | /qìyóu/ |
| Russian | Бензин | /bʲɪnˈzʲin/ |
| Italian | Benzina | /bɛnˈtsina/ |
| Arabic | بنزين | /binˈziːn/ |
| Japanese | ベンジン | /bénjīn/ |
| Korean | 벤진 | /benjin/ |
| Hindi | बेंज़िन | /bɛnˈzɪn/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In American English, the word is often replaced by "gasoline" or "petrol" depending on the region.
- In European countries, "benzine" is still used to describe a specific form of petroleum-based liquid used as a solvent and fuel.
Historical Usage
Benzine was first used in the 19th century as a general term for various petroleum distillates. It was primarily used in Europe and had many applications, including as a fuel and as a solvent for industrial and household cleaning. Over time, the term became more specific to certain types of volatile hydrocarbons, and the term "gasoline" largely replaced it in many parts of the world.
Cultural Nuances
The term "benzine" is still used in some regions, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, where it refers to a type of fuel that is not as refined as modern gasoline. In many places, "benzine" may also refer to a type of solvent used in industry and laboratories.