Associations to the word «Benzoic»

Wiktionary

BENZOIC, adjective. Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.
BENZOIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives.
BENZOIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) A white crystalline organic acid, C6H5COOH; the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid; used as a food preservative and in many other industrial applications.

Dictionary definition

BENZOIC, adjective. Containing or derived from benzoic acid or benzoin.

Wise words

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