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benzal

/bɛnzəl/ noun · British & US
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What does benzal mean?

noun

A colorless, crystalline, organic compound with the formula C6H5CHO, used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and other chemicals.

Example

"The chemist isolated the benzal from the plant extract and analyzed its properties."

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