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benzine

Syllabification: (ben·zine)
(also benzin /ˈbenzin/)
Translate benzine | into Italian
Definition of benzine

noun

  • a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum.

Origin:

mid 19th century (denoting benzene): from benzoin + -ine4

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