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benzoyl

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noun

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The correct spelling is benzoyl. (especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group

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noun

  1. 1.(especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group

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