benzol
(no longer in technical use) benzene.
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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. ZerbeRackarock, rak′a-rok, n. an explosive of potassium chlorate and nitro-benzol.
For this reason the compound was named “benzin” by Mitscherlich, which name was changed into “benzol” by Liebig.
Coal | Raphael Meldolabenzol from byproduct coking ovens also can be used, but quantitatively is totally inadequate.
Conservation Through Engineering | Franklin K. LaneBecause 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
benzole
/ (ˈbɛnzɒl) /
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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