benzoic

benzoic

English

Etymology

Compare French benzoïque.

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Adjective

benzoic (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.
2. (organic chemistry) Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives.

Derived terms

• benzoate
• benzoic acid
• benzoic anhydride

Related terms

• benzaldehyde
• benzoate
• benzocaine
• benzofuran
• benzol
• benzoyl

 

Translations

pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin

French: benzoïque (fr) Irish: beansóch

Portuguese: benzoico Spanish: benzoico

derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives

Irish: beansóch Italian: benzoico (it)

Portuguese: benzoico Spanish: benzoico