toluene
/ˈtɑljuˌin/
noun
- A clear, colorless liquid with a strong smell, used as a solvent in paints, glues, and other products, and also in making chemicals.
- Toluene is often found in nail polish removers and adhesives.
- The painter used toluene to thin the oil-based paint.
- Workers in the factory must wear masks to avoid breathing in toluene fumes.