BENZYL
benzyl, benzyl group, benzyl radical
(noun) the univalent radical derived from toluene
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
benzyl (plural benzyls)
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical C6H5-CH2- related to toluene and benzoic acid
Source: Wiktionary
Ben"zyl, n. Etym: [Benzoic + -yl.] (Chem.)
Definition: A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; -- commonly used adjectively.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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