Definitions for benzol

benzol ben·zol

Spelling: [ben-zawl, -zol]
IPA: /ˈbɛn zɔl, -zɒl/

Benzol is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 83 anagrams from letters in benzol (belnoz).

Definitions for benzol

noun

  1. (no longer in technical use) benzene.

Origin of benzol

benz- + -ol1

Examples for benzol

Benzene (benzol) is the specific coal-tar product which has the formula C6H6.

“Benzene” is the term used by English chemists, “benzol” is used in Germany, and “benzole” in France.

benzol and naphtha were tried, instead of ether, but the results were less satisfactory.

Provision is also made for delivery to France of benzol, coal-tar and ammonia.

They are all soluble in ether, benzol, and turpentine, and may be mixed with each other in any proportion.

The odour of the benzol passes off very quickly, that of the turpentine after exposure for a few days.

benzol rapidly removes the grease stains, and may be advantageously substituted for preparations of soap.

Delicate objects in gypseous alabaster can only be safely cleaned with benzol, or with pure oil of turpentine.

It is soluble in bisulphide of carbon, and in benzol, without decomposing.

By the use of potassium chloride it was found possible to effect a separation with benzol and water, also with naphtha and water.

Word Value for benzol
Scrable

17

Words with friends

20

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