oxybenzene
- noun
- /ˌɑksɪˈbɛnziːn/
- Specialized
:
oxibenceno
- You should always handle oxybenzene with care, as it is highly toxic if swallowed or inhaled.
Examples
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Oxybenzene is widely used in the manufacture of plastics and pharmaceuticals due to its disinfectant properties.
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Laboratory protocols require the proper storage of oxybenzene because of its potential health hazards.
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The chemical oxybenzene is used in various industrial applications.
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Did you know that oxybenzene can be harmful if ingested?
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Oxybenzene is a toxic compound often used in the production of disinfectants and pesticides.
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It is important to wear gloves when working with oxybenzene to avoid any harmful exposure.
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The laboratory must follow strict safety guidelines when handling oxybenzene, as it can be dangerous if ingested.
Synonyms
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8.9
A toxic white chemical used as a disinfectant and in industry
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8.0
A toxic chemical used to kill germs and to make other chemicals, also called phenol
A toxic white chemical used to make plastics and to kill germs
A white poisonous chemical used in factories and to kill germs
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Oxybenzene is made from oxy- and benzene; oxy- is the same part in oxygen and means 'oxygen', and benzene is the name of the common chemical benzene. So oxybenzene is a benzene with an oxygen part, which helps explain why it is an oxygen-containing, toxic chemical that was used to kill germs.