benzoylate

[ ben-zoh-uh-leyt, ben-zoh- ]

verb (used with object)

, Chemistry.

, ben·zo·yl·at·ed, ben·zo·yl·at·ing.

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

Other Words From

• benzo·yl·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of benzoylate¹

benzoyl + -ate ²