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Noun.

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Benzoic

-yl

(Chem.)

A compound radical,

C6H5.CH2

, related to toluene and benzoic acid; – commonly used adjectively.

benzyl ‎(plural benzyls)

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical C₆H₅-CH₂- related to toluene and benzoic acid

chemical compound