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benzoylate

American

[ben-zoh-uh-layt, ben-zoh-] / ˈbɛn zoʊ əˌleɪt, bɛnˈzoʊ- /

verb (used with object)

Chemistry.

benzoylated, benzoylating

to introduce the benzoyl group into (an organic compound).

Other Word Forms

benzoylation

noun

Etymology

Origin of benzoylate

benzoyl + -ate ²

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