noun. a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels.
1. Noun, singular or mass Typical toxic solvents used in enamel paint and other household chemicals include toluene, also known as methylbenzene; benzene; ethylbenzene; and xylenes, according to the Ohio Bureau of Environmental Health.
