Benzo

//ˌbɛnzoʊ// adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A divalent radical formed by the removal of two adjacent hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring.
  2. 2
    Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.
  3. 3
    Clipping of benzodiazepine. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal

    "The benzos, it turns out, are just as highly addicting as the barbs, but they do have a much lower potential to cause death by overdose."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a ring compound, especially a heterocycle, which also has a fused benzene ring. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
benzodiazepinebzd

Example

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"The benzos, it turns out, are just as highly addicting as the barbs, but they do have a much lower potential to cause death by overdose."

Related phrases

benzo dopebenzo flubenzene ring

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