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BENZOYLS
Noun
benzoyls
plural of benzoyl
Source: Wiktionary
BENZOYL
Ben"zoyl, n. Etym: [Benzoic + Gr. -yl.] (Chem.)
Definition: 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.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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