benzol
nounEtymology From benzo- + -ol (“oil”).
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An impure benzene (mixed with toluene etc), used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Obsolete benzyl alcohol
3
Obsolete Synonym of benzene.
- Derived terms
- monochlorobenzol, nitrobenzol
- Related terms
- benzene