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Definition of Benzoyl

1. n. A compound radical, C₆H₅.CO; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds.

Definition of Benzoyl

1. Noun. (organic chemistry especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C₆H₅CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group ¹

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Definition of Benzoyl

1. a univalent chemical radical [n -S]

Medical Definition of Benzoyl

1. A compound radical, C6H5.CO; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds. [Formerly written also benzule. Origin: Benzoic + Gr. Wood. See -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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