(organic chemistry) Related to benzene or benzoic acid.

(organic chemistry) Of a ring compound, especially a heterocycle, which also has a fused benzene ring.

(organic chemistry) A divalent radical formed by the removal of two adjacent hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring. / (organic chemistry) Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.

plural of benzo

(slang) benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms, resembling those of influenza

(slang) An emerging drug containing fentanyl and etizolam.

Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin. / (organic chemistry) Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives.

A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from 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.

(organic chemistry) An impure benzene (mixed with toluene etc), used in the arts as a solvent, and for various other purposes. / (organic chemistry, obsolete) benzyl alcohol

(organic chemistry) A white crystalline organic acid, C₆H₅COOH; the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid; used as a food preservative and in many other industrial applications.