/ Dictionary / Index B benzyl alcohol: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ben'zyl al'cohol Pronunciation: [key] — Chem. Chem. a colorless, faintly aromatic, slightly water-soluble liquid, CHO, used chiefly as a solvent in the manufacture of perfumes and flavorings, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of benzyl esters and ethers. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. benzyl acetate benzyl benzoate Related Content Daily Word Quiz: reclusive Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language