Benzenes

/ˈbɛnzinz/ noun

The plural form of benzene; refers to multiple benzene molecules or benzene-like aromatic compounds.

From 'benzene,' which came from 'benzoin' (a resin from Southeast Asia). The term 'benzene' was coined in 1833 by August Wilhelm von Hofmann from benzoin gum.

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