Toluene

Origin

From German Toluin, from Tolu where it was first distilled.

Full definition of toluene

Noun

1. (organic compound) A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH₃.C₆H₅, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.

Synonyms

• methylbenzene
• phenylmethane