-ol

1 of 3

noun suffix

: chemical compound (such as an alcohol or phenol) containing hydroxyl
glycerol
cresol
see -ole
: hydrocarbon chemically related to benzene
xylol

Word History

Etymology

Noun suffix

International Scientific Vocabulary, from alcohol

Noun combining form (2)

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

Dictionary Entries Near -ol

Cite this Entry

“-ol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-ol. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

ol

1 of 2 abbreviation
oleum

OL

2 of 2 abbreviation
left eye
used in writing prescriptions
Etymology

Abbreviation

Latin oculus laevus

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