benzoyl
noun
ben·zo·yl ˈben-zə-ˌwil 
-zō-ˌil,
-ˌzȯil : the acyl radical of benzoic acid
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Follow with an oil-free moisturizer, then dab a benzoyl-peroxide spot treatment like Clinique Acne Solutions Emergency Gel-Lotion, $17, on zits. 
Cara Litke Sullivan, Redbook, 14 July 2015 Having sensitive acne-prone skin — the kind that freaks out within ten feet of benzoyl peroxide. Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 28 Aug. 2017 Then at night, apply a benzoyl peroxide treatment to banish bacteria. Nicole Catanese, Cosmopolitan, 24 Aug. 2017 But why use retinoids and not your classic salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide? Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 25 July 2017 According to the American Academy of Dermatology, benzoyl peroxide can remove the bacteria that causes acne. Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017 There are certain ingredients that have proven themselves in clinical trials (benzoyl peroxide or glycolic or salicylic acid for acne) — use them. Allure, 19 June 2017 Rather than squeezing, soak a cotton swab in benzoyl peroxide and dab it on the zit. Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017 See More
Cara Litke Sullivan, Redbook, 14 July 2015 Having sensitive acne-prone skin — the kind that freaks out within ten feet of benzoyl peroxide. Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 28 Aug. 2017 Then at night, apply a benzoyl peroxide treatment to banish bacteria. Nicole Catanese, Cosmopolitan, 24 Aug. 2017 But why use retinoids and not your classic salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide? Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 25 July 2017 According to the American Academy of Dermatology, benzoyl peroxide can remove the bacteria that causes acne. Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017 There are certain ingredients that have proven themselves in clinical trials (benzoyl peroxide or glycolic or salicylic acid for acne) — use them. Allure, 19 June 2017 Rather than squeezing, soak a cotton swab in benzoyl peroxide and dab it on the zit. Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
German, from Benzoësäure benzoic acid + Greek hylē matter, literally, wood
First Known Use
1837, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing benzoyl
Medical Definition
benzoyl
noun
ben·zo·yl ˈben-zə-ˌwil -ˌzȯil
-ˌzȯil : the radical C6H5CO of benzoic acid