Bĕn'zōle, n.

n. [Eng. benzoin and Lat. oleum, oil.] (Chem.) An oily substance obtained from bituminous coal, consisting of twelve parts of carbon and six of hydrogen. ☞ 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. Gregory. Simmonds.