Benzin

See also: benzin and benzín

German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɛnˈt͡siːn/
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Noun

Benzin n (strong, genitive Benzins, plural Benzine)

  1. petrol, gasoline
    Synonym: (colloquial) Sprit

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Further reading

  • Benzin” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Benzin” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • Benzin” in Duden online
  • Benzin on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de
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