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BENZOLS
Noun
benzols
plural of benzol
Source: Wiktionary
BENZOL
Ben"zole Ben"zol, n. Etym: [Benzoin + L. oleum oil.] (Chem.)
Definition: An impure benzene, used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. See Benzene.
Note: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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