English word benzol comes from English benzo-, English -ol
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| benzo- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) containing benzene, especially containing a fused benzene ring. |
| -ol | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) An alcohol or phenol. Indicating an oily substance. |
| benzol | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) (obsolete) benzyl alcohol.. (organic chemistry) An impure benzene (mixed with toluene etc), used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. |