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Definition of Toluene

1. Noun. A colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels.

Definition of Toluene

1. n. A hydrocarbon, C₆H₅.CH₃, of the aromatic series, homologous with benzene, and obtained as a light mobile colorless liquid, by distilling tolu balsam, coal tar, etc.; -- called also methyl benzene, phenyl methane, etc.

Definition of Toluene

1. a flammable liquid [n -S]

Medical Definition of Toluene

1. A hydrocarbon, C6H5.CH3, of the aromatic series, homologous with benzene, and obtained as a light mobile colourless liquid, by distilling tolu balsam, coal tar, etc. Synonym: methyl benzene, phenyl methane, etc. Origin: Tolu + benzene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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