BENZENOID

benzenoid

(adjective) similar to benzene in structure or linkage

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

benzenoid (not comparable)

(organic chemistry) Having an electronic structure analogous to that of benzene.

(organic chemistry) Containing at least one benzene ring.

Noun

benzenoid (plural benzenoids)

(organic chemistry) A compound of this kind.

Source: Wiktionary



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