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benzol

benzol

9.9
A colorless, very flammable chemical liquid that can cause cancer
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛnˌzoʊl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : benceno
  • Prolonged exposure to benzol can pose serious health risks due to its carcinogenic nature.

Examples

  • Strict regulations control the transport and storage of benzol because of its flammability.

  • The factory produced large quantities of benzol used in chemical manufacturing.

  • The chemical benzol is used in many industrial processes.

  • Many products contain benzol as a solvent.

  • The workers were warned about the dangers of benzol, as prolonged exposure can lead to serious health issues.

  • Many industrial processes require the use of benzol due to its ability to dissolve various substances.

  • In chemistry class, we learned that benzol is a crucial solvent in many organic reactions.

Synonyms

benzene
vsbenzol
  • Specialized
17 6.2

A clear, flammable, poisonous liquid with a sweet smell used to make plastics and synthetic fibers

is an alternative name or a mixture that can include that compound

Surface Forms

benzol singular
benzols plural

Etymology

The word benzol comes from benzoin, the name of a sweet-smelling resin used as incense and once called 'gum of Java'. Early chemists found the chemical benzene in that resin and named the liquid after it, so benzol now means the hydrocarbon benzene.