Meaning & use
arene
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An organic chemical compound classified as an aromatic hydrocarbon, containing one or more benzene-like rings.
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Benzene is the simplest arene, consisting of a single six-carbon ring.
Many industrial solvents are derived from arenes such as toluene and xylene.
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The term "arene" is specific to organic chemistry and shouldn't be confused with "arena," a completely unrelated word for a venue.
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aromatic hydrocarbon
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