cumene

/kjuːˈmiːniː/

Definitions

1. noun

a colorless, flammable, oily liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins

“The chemist used cumene in the production of the new synthetic material.”

Synonyms

  • isopropylbenzene
  • phenylmethylmethane

Antonyms

  • solvent-free compound