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benzyl

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnzʌɪl, -zɪl/

Definition of benzyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry

of or denoting the radical CH₂C₆H₅, derived from toluene:benzyl benzoate

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Definition of benzyl in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

benzophenone
benzopyrene
benzoquinone
benzoyl
benzoyl peroxide
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/ ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm

noun

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