Benzoyl

ahd-5
  • noun. The univalent acyl group C6H5CO−, derived from benzoic acid.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The radical (C7H5O) of benzoic acid, of oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds derived from this oil, or connected with it by certain relations.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. A compound radical, C6H5.CO-; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group
  • Word Usage
    "Topical acne treatments given to teenagers are used directly on the skin includes antibiotic lotions and azelaic acid that is described as a benzoyl peroxide alternative."
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    benzule