Noun: methylbenzene ,me-thul'ben,zeen
- A colourless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels
"methylbenzene is commonly used in paint thinners";
- toluene
Derived forms: methylbenzenes
Type of: alkylbenzene, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent
Encyclopedia: Methylbenzene