benzyl
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ben·zyl
(bĕn′zĭl, -zēl′)n.
The univalent organic group C6H5CH2-, derived from toluene.
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benzyl
(ˈbɛnzaɪl)n
(Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C6H5CH2–: benzyl alcohol. Systematic name: phenylmethyl
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ben•zyl
(ˈbɛn zɪl, -zil)n.
the univalent group C7H7−, derived from toluene.
[1865–70]
ben•zyl′ic, adj.
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Noun | 1. | benzyl - the univalent radical derived from toluene chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule |
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