benzoyl
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of benzoyl
Example Sentences
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They then used a series of reactions to attach a benzoyl functional group to dissolved amine- and alcohol-containing metabolites.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024
A benzoyl peroxide wash can be a good starting point, since it has anti-bacterial and skin-drying properties and helps unclog pores, Ploch said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
Some topical treatments, such as those containing benzoyl peroxide targeted for acne, can irritate the skin further—requiring an even more heavy duty moisturizer to restore and strengthen the barrier, says Gohara.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 28, 2023
You’ll find spot treatment products containing benzoyl peroxide in amounts ranging from 2.5 to 10 percent.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2022
This solution, shaken with benzoyl chloride, with addition of sodium hydrate in successive portions, shows only a small formation of insoluble benzoate, which separates as a tarry precipitate.
From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by C. F. Cross
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