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benzoic

UK/bɛnˈzəʊɪk//bɛnˈzoʊɪk/

benzoic adjective: pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.

Adjective

benzoic (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.
  2. Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives.

Origin of benzoic

From benzoin + -ic. Compare French benzoïque.

Words formed from benzoic

Questions about benzoic

What does benzoic mean?
Benzoic means pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.
What part of speech is benzoic?
Benzoic is an adjective.
How do you pronounce benzoic?
Benzoic is pronounced /bɛnˈzəʊɪk/ (UK).

Words near benzoic in the dictionary

  1. benzohydroquinone
  2. benzohydroquinones
  3. benzohydroxamate
  4. benzohydroxamates
  5. benzohydroxamic acid
  6. benzoic
  7. benzoic acid
  8. benzoid
  9. benzoil
  10. benzoils
  11. benzoin

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