benzoyl

noun ben·zo·yl \ˈben-zə-ˌwil, -zō-ˌil, -ˌzȯil\

Definition of BENZOYL

: the acyl radical of benzoic acid

German, from Benzoësäure benzoic acid + Greek hylē matter, literally, wood

First Known Use: circa 1855

Medical Dictionary

noun ben·zo·yl \ˈben-zə-ˌwil, -ˌzȯil\

: the radical C₆H₅CO of benzoic acid

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