n. A transparent crystalline substance, C6H5.CO. NH2, obtained by the action of ammonia on benzoyl chloride and by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A compound radical, C6H5.CH=, of the aromatic series, related to benzyl and benzoyl; -- used adjectively or in combination.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An organic radical having the formula C6H5CH and a valence of two.
n. A prefix sometimes used to indicate that a compound is derived from benzaldehyde.
Word Usage
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