toluene

/təˈluːiːneɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid used as a solvent, in the manufacture of nitrobenzene, and in the production of other chemicals.

“The chemical plant used toluene as a key component in the production of the new synthetic rubber.”

Synonyms

  • methylbenzene
  • phenylmethane

Antonyms

  • non-flammable substance
  • stable compound