From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbenzineben‧zine /ˈbenziːn, benˈziːn/ noun [uncountable] TDa liquid obtained from petroleum, used to clean clothes
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benzine• The benzine leaked and this caused the ship's hold to fill with vapour.• Charterers of a ship loaded it with benzine.Origin benzine (1800-1900) German benzin, from benzoin; → BENZENE 