Meaning
A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH₃.C₆H₅, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.
Etymology
Origin: German
Etymology tree German Tolu German Toluinder. English toluene From German Toluin, from Tolu (Tolú) where it was first distilled.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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