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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Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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