Benzoic

//bɛnˈzəʊɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    containing or derived from benzoic acid or benzoin wordnet

Example

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"Is benzoic acid safe as a food preservative?"

Etymology

From benzene + -oic. Compare French benzoïque.

Related phrases

benzoic acidbenzoic anhydridebenzoic acid

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