benzoyl group

/ˌbɛnzəwəl grup/
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Other forms: benzoyl groups

Definitions of benzoyl group
  1. noun
    the univalent radical derived from benzoic acid
    synonyms: benzoyl radical
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    type of:
    chemical group, group, radical
    (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
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