Benzene
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A colourless, volatile, highly flammable, and carcinogenic liquid hydrocarbon that is the simplest member of the aromatic compound family.
“Laboratory workers must wear protective gear when handling benzene due to its toxic and carcinogenic properties.”
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ben·zene
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Z (10pts) makes this extremely valuable, especially when placed on a double or triple letter square
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