benzoin

Noun

Meaning

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.

A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.

The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gum benjamin gum benzoin benjamin asa dulcis genus Benzoin amber sassafras arnica quinine balsam drug chloride bark resin stimulant
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Hypernyms

gum resin magnoliid dicot genus

Related terms

benjamin

Phrases with the word

flowers of benzoin

Anagrams

Benzion

Examples

Benzoin is usually part of the recipe. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

benzoic anhydride benzoic ester benzoil Benzoin odoriferum benzoinated benzoinated lard