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methylene

/mɛθɪliːn/ noun · British & US
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What does methylene mean?

noun

A colorless, highly toxic, and flammable liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of plastics and other chemicals.

Example

"The chemist carefully handled the methylene in the laboratory."

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