'C6H5CO-' definitions:

Definition of 'C6H5CO-'

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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.] [1913 Webster]