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- noun organic chemistry Any derivative of
benzene formally produced byabstraction of twohydrogen atoms, especially one produced by abstraction from neighbouring atoms to produce a formaltriple bond .
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Examples
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"Well benzyne has shown up and causing health problems," said Stout.
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In September, the site facilitated the sale of 250,000 barrels of chemicals, consisting mostly of benzyne, methanol, and mixed xylenes.
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In September, the site facilitated the sale of 250,000 barrels of chemicals, consisting mostly of benzyne, methanol, and mixed xylenes.
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The FDA has identified formaldehyde and benzyne as two of the most damaging of these indoor toxins.
RWOnline 2009
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They contained a felt pad (soaked in coloured dye and benzyne) that could be removed and flattened out like a small sponge, so that broad swaths of colour could be laid down quickly.
Today's Inspiration 2009
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This is the second example of Barrett's benzyne centred three-component-coupling I've featured on the blog, and it's still looking like a damned smart way of constru ..
The Chem Blog 2008
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