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Definition of Benzoin
1. Noun. Gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation.
2. Noun. Used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera.
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
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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.
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