benzol

[ ben-zawl, -zol ]

/ ˈbɛn zɔl, -zɒl /

noun Chemistry.

(no longer in technical use) benzene.

Nearby words

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

Origin of benzol

benz- + -ol¹

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Examples from the Web for benzol

Provision is also made for delivery to France over three years of benzol, coal tar, and of ammonia.
World's War Events, Volume III|Various
The carbon filament is placed in a vessel surrounded by an atmosphere of hydrocarbon, such as coal gas or vapour of benzol.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 6|Various
Provision is also made for delivery to France of benzol, coal-tar and ammonia.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VIII (of VIII)|various
It is soluble in bisulphide of carbon, and in benzol, without decomposing.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

Laurent and Casthlaz have obtained aniline red direct from benzol, without the preliminary isolation of aniline.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

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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