benzo

¹

[ ben-zoh ]

noun

, Slang.

1. benzodiazepine ( def ).

benzo-

²

1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which benzene, benzoic acid, or one or more of the phenyl groups is present:

   benzocaine.

benzo-

combining_form

1. indicating a benzene ring fused to another ring in a polycyclic compound

   benzofuran

2. indicating derivation from benzene or benzoic acid or the presence of phenyl groups

   benzophenone

Word History and Origins

Origin of benzo¹

By shortening

Origin of benzo²

benz(ene) or benz(oic) + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of benzo¹

from benzoin

Example Sentences

We may here include various coumarin and benzo-γ-pyrone derivatives.

From Project Gutenberg

Benzo-nitrol developer is sold in the form of a yellow paste.

From Project Gutenberg