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Definition of Durene

1. n. A colorless, crystalline, aromatic hydrocarbon, C₆H₂(CH₃)₄, off artificial production, with an odor like camphor.

Definition of Durene

1. Noun. (organic compound) 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon used as a solvent and in the manufacture of pyromellitic acid. ¹

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Medical Definition of Durene

1. A colourless, crystalline, aromatic hydrocarbon, C6H2(CH3)4, off artificial production, with an odour like camphor. Origin: L. Durus hard; so called because solid at ordinary temperatures. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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