benzoin

[ ben-zoh-in, -zoin, ben-zoh-in ]

/ ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪn, -zɔɪn, bɛnˈzoʊ ɪn /

noun

Also called gum benjamin, gum benzoin . a reddish-brown, aromatic balsamic resin occurring in almondlike fragments and having a vanillalike odor, obtained from trees of the genus Styrax, especially S. benzoin, of Java, Sumatra, etc.: used in the manufacture of perfume and cosmetics and in medicine internally as an expectorant and externally as an antiseptic.

Also called benjamin, benjamin-bush . any plant belonging to the genus Lindera (Benzoin), of the laurel family, including the spicebush and similar aromatic plants.

Origin of benzoin

1550–60; earlier benjoin<Middle French <Portuguese beijoim and Spanish benjuí<Arabic lubān jāwī frankincense of Java (lu- probably constructed as the definite article); z of benzoin<Italian benzoi ≪ Arabic

Words nearby benzoin

benzodiazepine, benzofuran, benzoglyoxaline, benzoic, benzoic acid, benzoin, benzol, benzonatate, benzonitrile, benzophenone, benzopyrene

Definition for benzoin (2 of 2)

benzoin²

[ ben-zoh-in, -zoin, ben-zoh-in ]

/ ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪn, -zɔɪn, bɛnˈzoʊ ɪn /

noun Chemistry.

a white, slightly water-soluble powder, C14H12O2, derived by the condensation of benzaldehyde in the presence of potassium cyanide, and used in organic synthesis.

Origin of benzoin

benzo- + -in²

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for benzoin

It was nothing, I believe, but a compound tincture of benzoin.
Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders|William A. Alcott
They brought in their ship ivory, benzoin, and stone for the citizens of this city.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898|E. H. Blair
When the thus nitrated charcoal is quite dry, pour over it the mixed ottos, and stir in the flowers of benzoin.
The Art of Perfumery|G. W. Septimus Piesse
The light oil contains the most hydride of benzoyl, and the heavy oil the most benzoin.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

For Benzoin and Turpentine, see these articles in their alphabetical places.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure

British Dictionary definitions for benzoin

benzoin

/ (ˈbɛnzɔɪn, -zəʊɪn, bɛnˈzəʊɪn) /

noun

Also called: benjamin a gum resin containing benzoic acid, obtained from various trees of the genus Styrax, esp S. benzoin of Java and Sumatra, and used in ointments, perfume, etc

a white or yellowish crystalline compound with a camphor-like odour used as an antiseptic and flavouring; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone. Formula: C 6 H 5 CHOHCOC 6 H 5

any lauraceous aromatic shrub or tree of the genus Lindera, esp L. benzoin (spicebush)

Word Origin for benzoin

C16: from French benjoin, from Old Catalan benjui, from Arabic lubān jāwī, literally: frankincense of Java

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for benzoin

benzoin

[ bĕn′zō-ĭn, -zoin′ ]

A resin obtained from the bark of certain tropical Asian trees of the genus Styrax and used in making perfumes and in medicine as an antiseptic.

A very toxic white or yellowish crystalline compound derived from benzaldehyde. It oxidizes easily and is used as a reducing agent. Chemical formula: C14H12O2.

单词	benzoin
释义	benzoin ¹ [ ben-zoh-in, -zoin, ben-zoh-in ] / ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪn, -zɔɪn, bɛnˈzoʊ ɪn / noun Also called gum benjamin, gum benzoin . a reddish-brown, aromatic balsamic resin occurring in almondlike fragments and having a vanillalike odor, obtained from trees of the genus Styrax, especially S. benzoin, of Java, Sumatra, etc.: used in the manufacture of perfume and cosmetics and in medicine internally as an expectorant and externally as an antiseptic. Also called benjamin, benjamin-bush . any plant belonging to the genus Lindera (Benzoin), of the laurel family, including the spicebush and similar aromatic plants. Origin of benzoin ¹ 1550–60; earlier benjoin<Middle French <Portuguese beijoim and Spanish benjuí<Arabic lubān jāwī frankincense of Java (lu- probably constructed as the definite article); z of benzoin<Italian benzoi ≪ Arabic Words nearby benzoin benzodiazepine, benzofuran, benzoglyoxaline, benzoic, benzoic acid, benzoin, benzol, benzonatate, benzonitrile, benzophenone, benzopyrene Definition for benzoin (2 of 2) benzoin² [ ben-zoh-in, -zoin, ben-zoh-in ] / ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪn, -zɔɪn, bɛnˈzoʊ ɪn / noun Chemistry. a white, slightly water-soluble powder, C14H12O2, derived by the condensation of benzaldehyde in the presence of potassium cyanide, and used in organic synthesis. Origin of benzoin ² benzo- + -in² Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for benzoin It was nothing, I believe, but a compound tincture of benzoin. Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders\|William A. Alcott They brought in their ship ivory, benzoin, and stone for the citizens of this city. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898\|E. H. Blair When the thus nitrated charcoal is quite dry, pour over it the mixed ottos, and stir in the flowers of benzoin. The Art of Perfumery\|G. W. Septimus Piesse The light oil contains the most hydride of benzoyl, and the heavy oil the most benzoin. Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II\|Arnold Cooley For Benzoin and Turpentine, see these articles in their alphabetical places. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines\|Andrew Ure British Dictionary definitions for benzoin benzoin / (ˈbɛnzɔɪn, -zəʊɪn, bɛnˈzəʊɪn) / noun Also called: benjamin a gum resin containing benzoic acid, obtained from various trees of the genus Styrax, esp S. benzoin of Java and Sumatra, and used in ointments, perfume, etc a white or yellowish crystalline compound with a camphor-like odour used as an antiseptic and flavouring; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone. Formula: C 6 H 5 CHOHCOC 6 H 5 any lauraceous aromatic shrub or tree of the genus Lindera, esp L. benzoin (spicebush) Word Origin for benzoin C16: from French benjoin, from Old Catalan benjui, from Arabic lubān jāwī, literally: frankincense of Java Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Scientific definitions for benzoin benzoin [ bĕn′zō-ĭn, -zoin′ ] A resin obtained from the bark of certain tropical Asian trees of the genus Styrax and used in making perfumes and in medicine as an antiseptic. A very toxic white or yellowish crystalline compound derived from benzaldehyde. It oxidizes easily and is used as a reducing agent. Chemical formula: C14H12O2. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
随便看	ground-to-ground ground track ground water ground wave ground ways ground wire groundwood groundwood pulp groundwork ground zero group group agglutination group agglutinin group annuity group antigen group a streptococcus group captain group dynamics grouper group genitive group grope group home groupie grouping group insurance