Benzoinnoun
A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
Benzoinatedadjective
(medicine) Containing or impregnated with benzoin
Benzoinnoun
(organic compound) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.
Benzoinatedadjective
Containing or impregnated with benzoin; as, benzoinated lard.
Benzoinnoun
The spicebush, Lindera benzoin.
Benzoinnoun
A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
Benzoinnoun
A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
Benzoinnoun
The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
Benzoinnoun
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
Benzoinnoun
used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
