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benzyl
[ ben-zil, -zeel ]
/ ˈbɛn zɪl, -zil /
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adjective
containing the benzyl group.
noun
the benzyl group.
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British Dictionary definitions for benzyl
benzyl
/ (ˈbɛnzaɪl) /
noun
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 6 H 5 CH 2 –benzyl alcohol Systematic name: phenylmethyl
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Medical definitions for benzyl
benzyl
[ bÄ•n′zÄl, -zÄ“l′ ]
n.
The univalent radical C6H5CH2- derived from toluene.
Other words from benzyl
ben•zyl′ic (-zÄl′Äk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for benzyl
benzyl
[ bÄ•n′zÄl ]
The radical C6H5CH2, derived from toluene.
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