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<chemistry> An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. See Benzene.
It has great solvent powers, and is used by manufacturers of India rubber and gutta percha; also for cleaning soiled kid gloves, and for other purposes.
Origin: Benzoin + L. Oleum oil.
(01 Mar 1998)
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