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benzoin artinya

kemenyan

/ˈbɛnzəʊɪn/

benzoin in Indonesian: kemenyan, benzoin. In English, benzoin means a resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.

Indonesian words for benzoin

resinous substance from tree
kemenyan, benzoin

English meaning of benzoin

  1. noun A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
  2. noun An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.
  3. noun The spicebush, Lindera benzoin.

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Questions about benzoin in Indonesian

What is the meaning of benzoin in Indonesian?
Benzoin in Indonesian is kemenyan, benzoin.
Apa arti benzoin?
Benzoin: kemenyan, benzoin.
What does benzoin mean in English?
Benzoin means a resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.

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