dioxane
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di·ox·ane
(dī-ŏk′sān′)n.
A flammable, potentially explosive, colorless liquid, C4H8O2, that is used as a solvent for fats, greases, and resins and in various products including paints, lacquers, glues, cosmetics, and fumigants.
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