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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Benzoyl

· Ben·zoyl · IPA /ˈbɛnzəʊ.ɪl/
01 n. A compound radical, C6H5.CO-; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds.
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    A compound radical, C6H5.CO-; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds.(Chem.)