noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An impure benzene (mixed with toluene etc), used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes.
2. 2
   a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds wordnet
3. 3
   benzyl alcohol obsolete
4. 4
   Synonym of benzene. obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms

benzenebenzenebenzine

Etymology

From benzo- + -ol (“oil”).

Related phrases

benzyl alcohol

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