Definition of -ol
:chemical compound (such as an alcohol or phenol) containing hydroxyl
- glycerol
- cresol
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Origin and Etymology of -ol
International Scientific Vocabulary, from alcohol
Origin and Etymology of -ol
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin oleum oil — more at oil
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ol
abbreviation
medical Definition of ol
oleum
OL
abbreviation
medical Definition of OL
left eye
—used in writing prescriptions
Origin and Etymology of ol
Latin oculus laevus
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