mesitylene

noun

me·​sit·​y·​lene mə-ˈsit-ᵊl-ˌēn How to pronounce mesitylene (audio)
: an oily hydrocarbon C9H12 that is found in coal tar and petroleum or made synthetically and is a powerful solvent

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“Mesitylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mesitylene. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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