toluene
See also: toluène
English
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Toluene_chemical_structure.png/220px-Toluene_chemical_structure.png)
Etymology
From German Toluin, from Tolu where it was first distilled.
Pronunciation
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- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 331: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈtɑl.ju.in/
Noun
toluene (countable and uncountable, plural toluenes)
- (organic chemistry) A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH3.C6H5, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.
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liquid hydrocarbon
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Italian
Noun
toluene m (plural tolueni)