Definition of Benzoin

1. Noun. Gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation.

Exact synonyms: Asa Dulcis, Benjamin, Gum Benjamin, Gum Benzoin
Generic synonyms: Gum Resin

2. Noun. Used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera.
Exact synonyms: Genus Benzoin
Generic synonyms: Magnoliid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Lauraceae, Lauraceae, Laurel Family

Definition of Benzoin

1. n. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the 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.

Definition of Benzoin

1. Noun. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the ''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. ¹

2. Noun. (organic compound) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, ''2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone'', synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound ¹

3. Noun. (botany) The spicebush, ''Lindera benzoin'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Benzoin

1. a gum resin [n -S] : BENZOIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Benzoin

1. 1. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc, having a fragrant odour, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume. 2. A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. 3. The spicebush (Lindera benzoin). Flowers of benzoin, benzoic acid. See Benzoic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benzoin

benzodiazepines
benzodioxol
benzodioxole
benzodithiophene
benzoflavones
benzofluorene
benzofuran
benzofurans
benzofuranyl
benzoheterocycle
benzoheterocycles
benzohydroquinone
benzoic
benzoic acid
benzoic aldehyde
benzoin (current term)
benzoinated
benzoinated lard
benzoins
benzoisochromanequinone
benzoisothiazole
benzol
benzolamide
benzole
benzole benzol
benzoles
benzoline
benzolines
benzols
benzomorphan

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