benzo
[ ben-zoh ]
/ ˈbɛn zoʊ /
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noun Slang.
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Origin of benzo
By shortening
Definition for benzo (2 of 2)
benzo-
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.
Also especially before a vowel, benz-.
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Example sentences from the Web for benzo
We may here include various coumarin and benzo-γ-pyrone derivatives.
Benzo-nitrol developer is sold in the form of a yellow paste.
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British Dictionary definitions for benzo
benzo-
sometimes before a vowel benz-
combining form
indicating a benzene ring fused to another ring in a polycyclic compoundbenzofuran
indicating derivation from benzene or benzoic acid or the presence of phenyl groupsbenzophenone
Word Origin for benzo-
from benzoin
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Medical definitions for benzo
benzo-
pref.
Benzene; benzoic acid:benzodiazepine.
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