Benzol

noun

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

Etymology

From benzo- + -ol (“oil”).

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