BENZAMIDE

Ben*zam"ide, n. Etym: [Benzoin + amide.] (Chem.)

Definition: A transparent crystalline substance, C6H5.CO.NH2, obtained by the action of ammonia upon chloride of benzoyl, as also by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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