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-ol

noun suffix

Definition of -ol

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

Origin and Etymology of -ol

International Scientific Vocabulary, from alcohol

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-ol

noun combining form

Definition of -ol

— see -ole
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-ol

noun combining form

Definition of -ol

: hydrocarbon chemically related to benzene
  • xylol

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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