Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Benzole \Ben"zole\ Benzol \Ben"zol\, n. [Benzoin + L. oleum
oil.] (Chem.)
An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for
various other purposes. See {Benzene}.
Note: It has great solvent powers, and is used by
manufacturers of India rubber and gutta percha; also
for cleaning soiled kid gloves, and for other purposes.
Source : WordNet®
benzol
n : a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable;
carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
[syn: {benzene}, {benzine}]