n :  any of various volatile flammable petroleum distillates used esp. as solvents or as motor fuels
, also  3,4-benz*py*rene  , n :  the yellow crystalline highly carcinogenic isomer of the benzopyrene mixture that is formed esp. in the burning of cigarettes, coal, and gasoline .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:  ben·zene  ben·zo·in 
 
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