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benzylidene

American  
[ben-zil-i-deen] / bɛnˈzɪl ɪˌdin /

adjective

Chemistry.

  1. benzal.

Etymology

Origin of benzylidene

benzyl + -id 3 + -ene

Example Sentences

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The yellow benzylidene compound separates, is filtered with suction and washed with water.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

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