1. Plural of benzine; volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as solvents and cleaning agents.
Usage: Often used in industrial and cleaning contexts; Less common in modern usage; replaced by more specific terms like gasoline or mineral spirits

Examples

• The factory used benzines to clean metal parts before assembly.
• Benzines were commonly employed as dry-cleaning solvents in the early 20th century.
• The chemist stored several containers of different benzines in the laboratory cabinet.
• Benzines evaporate quickly, making them useful for removing grease and oil stains.