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benzyl

[ ben-zil, -zeel ]
/ ˈbɛn zɪl, -zil /
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adjective

containing the benzyl group.

noun

the benzyl group.

Nearby words

  1. benzoyl,
  2. benzoyl group,
  3. benzoyl peroxide,
  4. benzoylate,
  5. benztropine mesylate,
  6. benzyl acetate,
  7. benzyl alcohol,
  8. benzyl benzoate,
  9. benzyl butyrate,
  10. benzyl chloride

Origin of benzyl

First recorded in 1865–70; benz- + -yl
Related formsben·zyl·ic, adjective
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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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Medicine definitions for benzyl

benzyl

[ bĕn′zĭl, -zēl′ ]

n.

The univalent radical C6H5CH2- derived from toluene.
Related formsben•zyl′ic (-zĭl′ĭk) adj.
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Science definitions for benzyl

benzyl

[ bĕn′zĭl ]

The radical C6H5CH2, derived from toluene.

benzene

[ bĕn′zēn′ ]

A colorless flammable liquid derived from petroleum. Benzene is used to make detergents, insecticides, motor fuels, and many other chemical products. Chemical formula: C6H6. See more at benzene ring.
Related formsbenzyl adjective
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