indene
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- noun
- /ɪnˈdiːn/
- Specialized
- Indene is often extracted from coal tar during its processing in industrial plants.
Examples
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The chemical indene is used in various industrial applications.
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The chemical company produces indene for use in manufacturing synthetic resins.
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Researchers studied the environmental effects of indene released from petroleum refining.
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Researchers are studying indene for its potential in new materials.
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Indene is a crucial ingredient in the production of indene synthetic resins, making it valuable in various industries.
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Researchers are studying indene to improve the efficiency of resin production from coal tar.
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In the lab, we used indene as a solvent for our chemical reactions involving synthetic materials.
Compounds
- Specialized
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A strong, plastic-like material used in paints, coatings and asphalt tiles
Surface Forms
Etymology
Indene was named by chemists for a hydrocarbon they first found in coal tar and in materials like indigo, and a helpful way to remember indigo is that it is a dark 'dye'. So, indene is a liquid hydrocarbon taken from coal tar or petroleum and used to make resins.