'Benzyl' definitions:

Definition of 'benzyl'

(from WordNet)
noun
The univalent radical derived from toluene [syn: benzyl, benzyl group, benzyl radical]

Definition of 'Benzyl'

From: GCIDE
  • Benzyl \Ben"zyl\, n. [Benzoic + -yl.] (Chem.) A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; -- commonly used adjectively. [1913 Webster]