Associations to the word «Benzyl»

Wiktionary

BENZYL, noun. (organic chemistry) (especially in combination) The univalent radical C6H5-CH2- related to toluene and benzoic acid
BENZYL ALCOHOL, noun. (organic compound) The aromatic alcohol phenylmethanol

Dictionary definition

BENZYL, noun. The univalent radical derived from toluene.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley