English Dictionary: Benzoyl | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Benzoyl \Ben"zoyl\, n. [Benzoic + Gr. [?] wood. See {-yl}.] (Chem.) A compound radical, {C6H5.CO}; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds. [Formerly written also {benzule}.] |