: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel
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The products, which contain benzoyl peroxide, a common treatment for acne, were tested for elevated levels of benzene, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a notice this week.
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Brie Stimson, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The health risks posed by benzene depend on the amount, route, and length of exposure.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Some of the flame retardants used to contain the fires can also allow hazardous substances like benzene to enter the water supply.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
Six popular acne treatments from name brands like La Roche-Posay, Proactive, and Walgreens have been recalled for having elevated levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Brie Stimson, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The health risks posed by benzene depend on the amount, route, and length of exposure.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Some of the flame retardants used to contain the fires can also allow hazardous substances like benzene to enter the water supply.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
Six popular acne treatments from name brands like La Roche-Posay, Proactive, and Walgreens have been recalled for having elevated levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Benzene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benzene. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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benzene
noun
ben·zene
ˈben-ˌzēn 
ben-ˈzēn
: a colorless flammable liquid that evaporates easily and is used to make or dissolve other chemicals or as a motor fuel
Medical Definition
: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel
called also benzol
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