Meaning of BENZOIN
| Pronunciation: | | 'benzowin
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- [n] used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
- [n] gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
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BENZOIN is a 7 letter word that starts with B. |
| | Synonyms: | | asa dulcis, benjamin, genus Benzoin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin |
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| | See Also: | | family Lauraceae, gum resin, Lauraceae, laurel family, magnoliid dicot genus | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ben*zoin"\ (b[e^]n*zoin"), n. [Cf. F. benjoin, Sp.
benjui, Pg. beijoin; all fr. Ar. lub[=a]n-j[=a]w[=i] incense
form Sumatra (named Java in Arabic), the first syllable being
lost. Cf. {Benjamin}.]
Note: [Called also {benjamin}.]
1. 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.
2. A white crystalline substance, {C14H12O2}, obtained from
benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
3. (Bot.) The spicebush ({Lindera benzoin}).
{Flowers of benzoin}, benzoic acid. See under {Benzoic}.
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