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Webster 1913 Edition
Benzol
{
, Ben′zole
Ben′zol
}Noun.
[
Benzoin
+ L. ol
eum oil.] (Chem.)
An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. See
Benzene
. ☞ 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.