First Known Use: 1868
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benzyl
noun ben·zyl \ˈben-ˌzēl, -zəl\
Definition of BENZYL
: a monovalent radical C6H5CH2− derived from toluene
— ben·zyl·ic \ben-ˈzi-lik\ adjective
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Origin of BENZYL
International Scientific Vocabulary benz- + -yl
Medical Dictionary
benzyl
noun ben·zyl \ˈben-ˌzēl, -zəl\
Medical Definition of BENZYL
: a monovalent radical C6H5CH2 derived from toluene
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