-ol

noun suffix

Definition of -ol

(Entry 1 of 3)

: chemical compound (such as an alcohol or phenol) containing hydroxyl glycerol cresol

-ol

noun combining form (1)

Definition of -ol (Entry 2 of 3)

— see -ole

-ol

noun combining form (2)

Definition of -ol (Entry 3 of 3)

: hydrocarbon chemically related to benzene xylol

History and Etymology for -ol

Noun suffix

International Scientific Vocabulary, from alcohol

Noun combining form (2)

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin oleum oil — more at oil

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ol

abbreviation

Medical Definition of ol

(Entry 1 of 2)

oleum

OL

abbreviation

Medical Definition of OL (Entry 2 of 2)

left eye —used in writing prescriptions

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