benzol

[ ben-zawl, -zol ]

/ ˈbɛn zɔl, -zɒl /

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noun Chemistry.

(no longer in technical use) benzene.

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Origin of benzol

benz- + -ol¹

Words nearby benzol

benzofuran, benzoglyoxaline, benzoic, benzoic acid, benzoin, benzol, benzonatate, benzonitrile, benzophenone, benzopyrene, benzoquinone

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How to use benzol in a sentence

Brush over the negative a solution of equal parts of benzol and Japanese gold size.
Practical Mechanics for Boys|J. S. Zerbe
Rackarock, rak′a-rok, n. an explosive of potassium chlorate and nitro-benzol.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)|Various
For this reason the compound was named “benzin” by Mitscherlich, which name was changed into “benzol” by Liebig.
Coal|Raphael Meldola
Benzol from byproduct coking ovens also can be used, but quantitatively is totally inadequate.
Conservation Through Engineering|Franklin K. Lane

Because of the great solvent action of benzol, it should never be used in second and third coatings.
Paint Technology and Tests|Henry A. Gardner

British Dictionary definitions for benzol

benzol

benzole

/ (ˈbɛnzɒl) /

noun

a crude form of benzene, containing toluene, xylene, and other hydrocarbons, obtained from coal tar or coal gas and used as a fuel

an obsolete name for benzene

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