What does "benzile" mean?

A yellowish crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO.CO.C₆H₅, formed from benzoin by the action of oxidizing agents, and consisting of a doubled benzoyl radical.

Benzile

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A yellowish crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO.CO.C₆H₅, formed from benzoin by the action of oxidizing agents, and consisting of a doubled benzoyl radical. dated, uncountable

Etymology

From benzoin.

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