Toluene

Word TOLUENE
Character 7
Hyphenation tol u ene
Pronunciations /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/

Definitions and meanings of "Toluene"

What do we mean by toluene?

A colorless flammable aromatic liquid, C7H8, obtained from coal tar or petroleum and used in aviation fuel and other high-octane fuels, in dyestuffs, explosives, and as a solvent for gums and lacquers. noun

Methyl benzene (C6H5.CH3), a hydrocarbon forming a colorless mobile liquid having the odor of benzene, and of specific gravity 0.883 at 32° F. noun

A hydrocarbon, C6H5.CH3, of the aromatic series, homologous with benzene, and obtained as a light mobile colorless liquid, by distilling tolu balsam, coal tar, etc.; -- called also methyl benzene, phenyl methane, etc. noun

A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH3.C6H5, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds. noun

A colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels noun

A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH3.C6H5, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.

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The word "toluene" in example sentences

Avoid products with toluene, which is the most toxic chemical found in nail polish. ❋ Michael F. Roizen (2010)

According to Häussermann, it is more advantageous to start with the ortho-para-di-nitro-toluene, which is prepared by allowing ❋ Unknown (N/A)

Toluene dioxygenase 1.14.12.11 1 Nomenclature EC number 1.14.12.11 Systematic name toluene, NADH: oxygen oxidoreductase (1,2-hydroxylating) Recommended name toluene dioxygenase Synonyms ISPTOL [email protected](arab2000.forum (2009)

The container held a chemical called toluene, a clear, water-insoluble liquid with the typical smell of paint thinners. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Brain scans show that chemicals such as toluene move very quickly to pleasure centers — then move out to other brain cells, causing the damage that can make sniffers lose their memory, suffer vision problems and eventually develop serious mental defects. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Experimental protocols included total body X-ray treatment followed by marrow infusion, immunoparalysis by consecutive graftings, immunological enhancement or adaptation by prior exposure of the host or graft to antigen, matching of donor and recipient by red or white cell typing, and the use of drugs such as toluene and nitrogen mustard. ❋ Unknown (1990)

FDA (2005), have been synthesized not only from petroleum, but from known harmful chemicals such as toluene, phenol, benzyl acetate, limonene. ❋ American Chronicle (2010)

Two months after the ruling, the ITTF rescinded the ban and instead found a compromise whereby dangerous glues, containing the most dangerous toxic substances such as toluene and trichlorethylene, were made unavailable through control of the market.

Nail colour and other associated nail-care products are packed with bad-news ingredients - which is why they can be so stinky - such as toluene (derived from petroleum) and phthalates (which has been banned in the EU since 2004), but there are a number of greener lines available.

Each year, million pounds of highly toxic chemicals such as toluene, methanol, chlorine dioxide and hydrochloric acid are released into the air and water from paper manufacturing plants around the world. trackback ❋ Unknown (2009)

-- contaminants found in some but not all samples tested included excessive coliform bacteria, synthetic organic compounds (such as toluene, xylene, styrene and others), flouride, phthalate, arsenic, nitrates, and other inorganic contaminants. ❋ Stephen Lendman (2010)

In 2009, UGA scientists identified five "super ornamentals"—plants that showed high rates of contaminant removal when exposed in gas-tight glass jars to common household VOCs, such as benzene (present in cigarette smoke) and toluene (emitted from paints and varnishes). ❋ Gwendolyn Bounds (2011)

If you like polish on your nails, pick out shades you like from brands that are free of formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthlate aka DBP. ❋ Alison J. Sweeney (2011)

It typically contains catalysts, surfactants, formaldehyde, benzene and toluene -- all culprits for the potential health hazards listed in the materials safety data sheet MSDS posted by manufacturers. ❋ Sloan Barnett (2011)

Products commonly abused include toluene, xylene, gasoline, tetraethyl lead and acetone. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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