Definition of BENZOL

benzol

Meanings

Plural: benzols

Noun

  • a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
  • An impure benzene (mixed with toluene etc), used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes.
  • benzyl alcohol
  • Synonym of benzene.

Origin / Etymology

From benzo- + -ol (“oil”).

Synonyms

benzene, benzine

Scrabble Score: 17

benzol is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
benzol is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
benzol is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

benzol is a valid Words With Friends word