the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A salt formed by the union of benzoic acid with any salifiable base.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A salt of benzoic acid.
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n. any salt or ester of benzoic acid
Word Usage
"For example, the pesticide emamectin benzoate, which is used to treat sea lice, is 'very toxic to aquatic organisms' and "may cause long-term adverse effects in the environment," according to the manufacturer's safety data."