HeyRuaHow to say “toluene” in Irish
- Irish:
- tolúéin
- English:
- toluene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TOL-oo-ayn” /ˈt̪ɔl̪ˠuːeːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tolúéine, na tolúéine (e.g. boladh na tolúéine, the smell of toluene)
What does “tolúéin” mean?
- toluene
- A colourless liquid hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as a solvent and in making chemicals.Also: methylbenzene, solvent.
“Tolúéin” with the article
Here is tolúéin after the article (an t-alt).
an tolúéin
the toluene
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tolúéin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tolúéin, the Irish word for toluene.
Is tuaslagóir coitianta í tolúéin.
Toluene is a common solvent.
Tá an tolúéin an-inlasta.
The toluene is highly flammable.
Úsáidtear tolúéin i ndéanamh péinte.
Toluene is used in making paint.
Bhí boladh láidir na tolúéine sa tsaotharlann.
There was a strong smell of toluene in the laboratory.
Is díorthach beinséine í an tolúéin.
Toluene is a derivative of benzene.
Coinnigh an tolúéin i bhfad ó lasracha.
Keep the toluene away from flames.
Tá tolúéin i roinnt gliúnna.
Some glues contain toluene.
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Toluene in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toluene?
The Irish for toluene is tolúéin (pronounced “TOL-oo-ayn”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tolúéin in Irish?
Tolúéin is said like “TOL-oo-ayn” (IPA /ˈt̪ɔl̪ˠuːeːnʲ/).
Does tolúéin have a plural?
No plural form is given for tolúéin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tolúéin change to tholúéin or dtolúéin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tolúéin becomes mo tholúéin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtolúéin (eclipsis).
How is 'tolúéin' related to 'beinséin'?
Tolúéin is methylbenzene, a close relative of beinséin (benzene), and both are used as solvents in chemistry.
