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benzyl

Noun

ben=zyl

WORDNET DICTIONARY

benzyl(n = noun.substance) benzyl group, benzyl radical - the univalent radical derived from toluene; Array

is a kind of chemical group, group, radical

Derived form adjective benzylic₁

benzyl, n. [Benzoic + -yl.].

A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; -- commonly used adjectively. [1913 Webster]

benzyl, n. (usu. attrib.) Chem. the radical C6H5CH2..

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