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单词 cumene
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Definition of cumene in English:

cumene

noun ˈkjuːmiːnˈkyo͞omēn
mass nounChemistry

  • A liquid hydrocarbon made catalytically from benzene, chiefly as an intermediate in phenol synthesis.

    〔化〕枯烯

    Alternative name: isopropyl benzene; chemical formula: C₆H₅CH(CH₃)₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • With benzene, it is used to synthesize first cumene and then acetone and phenol.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin cuminum 'cumin' + -ene.

Definition of cumene in US English:

cumene

nounˈkyo͞omēn
Chemistry

  • A liquid hydrocarbon made catalytically from benzene, chiefly as an intermediate in phenol synthesis.

    〔化〕枯烯

    Alternative name: isopropyl benzene; chemical formula: C₆H₅CH(CH₃)₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • With benzene, it is used to synthesize first cumene and then acetone and phenol.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin cuminum ‘cumin’ + -ene.
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