ethylbenzene
/ˌɛθəlˈbɛnziːn/
noun
- A colorless liquid hydrocarbon used in making plastics and as a solvent.
- The factory releases ethylbenzene as a byproduct of the reaction.
- Ethylbenzene is a key ingredient in the production of polystyrene.
- Workers must wear protective gear when handling ethylbenzene.