benzol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An impure benzene (mixed with toluene etc), used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes.
  2. benzyl alcohol
  3. Synonym of benzene.

Word forms

benzol benzols benzole

Etymology

From benzo- + -ol (“oil”).

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Derived words

monochlorobenzol nitrobenzol
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