'Benzoyl' definitions:
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Benzoyl \Ben"zoyl\, n. [Benzoic + Gr. ? wood. See -yl.]
(Chem.)
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.]
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