'C8H8' definitions:
Definition of 'C8H8'
From: GCIDE
- Styrolene \Sty"ro*lene\, n. (Chem.) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C8H8, obtained by the distillation of storax, by the decomposition of cinnamic acid, and by the condensation of acetylene, as a fragrant, aromatic, mobile liquid; -- called also phenyl ethylene, vinyl benzene, styrol, styrene, and cinnamene. [1913 Webster]