'C6H5CO-' definitions:
- 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.]
[1913 Webster]
