benzenoid

[ ben-zuh-noid ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or similar to benzene, especially with respect to structure.

noun

1. any benzene compound.

Word History and Origins

Origin of benzenoid¹

First recorded in 1885–90; benzene + -oid

Example Sentences

Phthalic acid, which was discovered in 1836 by Laurent, is a product of the oxidation of many benzenoid compounds.

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These oxygen derivatives of benzenoid hydrocarbons form a special group of compounds known as quinones.

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We are still without any evidence as to the possible transition of the hexoses to benzenoid compounds.

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It will be understood in future that a phenol is a hydroxy-derivative of a benzenoid hydrocarbon.

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Similarly all amido-derivatives of a benzenoid character can be “diazotised.”

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