petroleum benzin

noun

petroleum ben·​zin -ˈben-(ˌ)zin How to pronounce petroleum benzin (audio)
: a flammable petroleum distillate containing primarily pentanes, hexanes, and heptanes, and used chiefly as a solvent especially in pharmacy

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“Petroleum benzin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/petroleum%20benzin. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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