AskDefine | Define benzol

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benzol n : a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds [syn: benzene, benzine]

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Etymology

Benzoin + ol + eum "oil".

Noun

  1. An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes.

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