-ol

-ol meaning in Tamil

Origin of -ol

Shortened from alcohol.

From Latin oleum (“oil, olive oil”), from Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”).

Words formed from -ol

• aldol
• amidol
• butanol
• calciferol
• carbinol
• catechol
• citronellol
• cortisol
• creosol
• cresol
• diol
• enol
• estradiol
• estriol
• ethambutol
• ethanol
• geraniol
• glycerol
• glycol
• gossypol
• guaiacol
• inositol
• linalool
• mannitol
• methanol
• nerol
• phenol
• phytol
• propanol
• pyrogallol
• retinol
• sorbitol
• sterol
• terpineol
• thiol
• toluol
• triol
• xylitol
• eugenol
• urushiol
• xylol
• benzol
• menthol

Questions about -ol

What does -ol mean?

-ol means an alcohol or phenol.

What is -ol in Tamil?

-ol in Tamil is ஆல். See -ol meaning in Tamil.

What part of speech is -ol?

-ol is a suffix.

How do you pronounce -ol?

-ol is pronounced /ɒl/ (UK).