1. A volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar or petroleum; benzene.
Usage: Also called benzene; the term benzol is less common in modern usage.; Used in chemistry and industrial contexts.

Examples

• Benzol was historically extracted from coal tar and used as a solvent.
• The chemist carefully handled the benzol in the laboratory.
• Benzol evaporates quickly at room temperature.
• Industrial processes once relied heavily on benzol for manufacturing.
• Modern safety regulations limit exposure to benzol in the workplace.