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benzo
1[ ben-zoh ]
benzo-
2- 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
- indicating a benzene ring fused to another ring in a polycyclic compound
benzofuran
- indicating derivation from benzene or benzoic acid or the presence of phenyl groups
benzophenone
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Word History and Origins
Origin of benzo1
By shortening
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Word History and Origins
Origin of benzo1
from benzoin
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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.
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