benzoin

Definition of Benzoin in English :

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Noun

1. asa dulcis, benjamin, benzoin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

2. benzoin, genus benzoin

used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera

genus benzoin

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Benzoin

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noun

1. Also called: benjamin

a gum resin containing benzoic acid, obtained from various trees of the genus Styrax, esp S. benzoin of Java and Sumatra, and used in ointments, perfume, etc

2.

a white or yellowish crystalline compound with a camphor-like odour used as an antiseptic and flavouring; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone. Formula: C6H5CHOHCOC6H5

3.

any lauraceous aromatic shrub or tree of the genus Lindera, esp L. benzoin (spicebush)

Benzoin

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noun

1.

a balsamic resin obtained from certain tropical Asiatic trees (genus Styrax of the storax family) and used in medicine and perfumery and as incense

2.

any of a genus (Lindera) of aromatic plants of the laurel family; esp., the spicebush of E North America

3. Chemistry

a white, crystalline substance, C6H5CHOHCOC6H5, used in making antiseptic ointments and in respiration inhalants

Benzoin

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n.

1. A balsamic resin obtained from certain tropical Asian trees of the genus Styrax and used in perfumery and medicine. Also called benjamin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin.

2. A white or yellowish crystalline compound, C₁₄H₁₂O₂, derived from benzaldehyde.

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