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DictionarybenzinePetroleum mixture
noun

benzine

BEN-zeen/ˈbenziːn/

A light, easily evaporated liquid mixture obtained from petroleum.

Benzine from the dispensing can serves as a solvent for cleaning metal.

Benzine as a light petroleum solvent with cleaning and fuel uses: a compact paired illustration connects the same plain dispensing can to degreasing a metal part and refilling an unlit wick lighter.
Etymology
benzGermanbenzoic acid
+ineGermanderived from

The name originally indicated a substance obtained by distilling benzoic acid—the substance now called benzene. Benzine later became the name of a different liquid obtained from petroleum.

More examples

  • The old manual recommends benzine as a cleaning solvent.
  • Keep benzine away from sparks and open flames.
  • The laboratory stores benzine in a sealed safety container.

Similar words

benzene
A particular chemical compound rather than a petroleum mixture.
solvent
Any substance that dissolves another substance.