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benzenoid

[ ben-zuh-noid ]

adjective

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


noun

  1. any benzene compound.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of benzenoid1

First recorded in 1885–90; benzene + -oid
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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