benzene series: Meaning and Definition of

ben'zene se"ries

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— Chem. Chem.
  1. a series of aromatic hydrocarbons derived from benzene by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with one or more methyl groups. The first three members are benzene, toluene, and xylene.
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