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cyclohexane

/sɪkˈlɒksəniːn/ noun · British & US
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What does cyclohexane mean?

noun

A colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic odor, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of plastics and synthetic fibers.

Example

"The chemist carefully handled the cyclohexane in the laboratory, taking care not to inhale its fumes."

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