Definition

A chemical compound that is a colorless liquid with a sweet smell, commonly used as an industrial solvent and in the production of various chemicals.

Example

Toluol is often used in paint thinners and adhesives.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with toluol in your chemistry class?

Yeah, we used it for some experiments on solvents.

I found it really interesting how it behaves differently than water.

Definitely! It's amazing how substances like toluol have unique properties.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toluol is derived from 'tolu' (from Spanish *tolu*, referring to the balsam tree) and '-ol' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote alcohols or phenolic compounds). The word 'toluol' refers to a chemical compound derived from tolu balsam, specifically a type of aromatic hydrocarbon.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tolu' as the source from the balsam tree, and '-ol' indicating a chemical compound, helping you remember that toluol is a compound derived from tolu.

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