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ben·zo·yl

(bĕn′zō-ĭl′, -zoil′)

The univalent acyl group C₆H₅CO-, derived from benzoic acid.

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benzoyl

(ˈbɛnzəʊɪl)

(Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C6H5CO-: benzoyl group or radical. Systematic name: benzenecarbonyl

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ben•zo•yl

(ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪl)
n.

the univalent group C₇H₅O−, derived from benzoic acid.

[1850–55]

Translations

benzoyle

benzoile

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