Benzene series
a series of aromatic hydrocarbons derived from benzene by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with one or more methyl groups. the first three members are benzene, toluene, and xylene.
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of, relating to, or similar to benzene, especially with respect to structure. any benzene compound. historical examples coal raphael meldola coal raphael meldola coal raphael meldola researches on cellulose c. f. cross