benzole benzol Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ben"zole Ben"zol noun
Etymology
Benzoin + L. oleum oil.
Definitions
  1. (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.

Webster 1913