benzoin

Noun

benzoin (uncountable)

1. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
2. A white crystalline substance, C₁₄H₁₂O₂, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
3. (botany) The spicebush, Lindera benzoin

7 letters in word "benzoin": B E I N N O Z.

No anagrams for benzoin found in this word list.

Words found within benzoin:

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• benzoic ←
• benzofurans ←
• benzofuran ←
• benzoin
• → benzoins
• → benzol
• → benzole