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oxybenzene

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[ok-si-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen] / ˌɒk sɪˈbɛn zin, -bɛnˈzin /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. phenol.

Etymology

Origin of oxybenzene

oxy- 2 + benzene

Example Sentences

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The report from the Washington-based environmental research group says 60 percent of beach and sport sunscreens contain the chemical oxybenzene, which is linked to hormone disruption.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2010

In the first thesis, phenol or oxybenzene, C6H5�OH, in which we will assume the hydroxyl group to occupy position 1, is converted into brombenzene, which is then converted into benzoic acid, C6H5�COOH.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

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