See also: benzin and benzín

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Etymology edit

Coined by German chemist Eilhard Mitscherlich in 1833 from Benzoe +‎ -in.

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  • IPA(key): /bɛnˈt͡siːn/
  • (file)

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Benzin n (strong, genitive Benzins, plural Benzine)

  1. petrol, gasoline
    Synonym: (colloquial) Sprit

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