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Meaning of BENZOIC ACID

Pronunciation:  ben'zowik 'asid

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 Definition: [n]  a white crystalline solid occurring in many resins
 
 See Also: carboxylic acid

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A white, crystalline, aromatic acid (C7H6O2) that is used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent and as a food preservative. It is a chemical precursor to the artificial sweetener saccharin.
 

 

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