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benzene ring
benzine
benzo-
benzoate
benzocaine
benzodiazepine
benzoic acid
benzoin
benzol
benzonitrile
benzophenone
benzopyrene
benzoquinone
benzoyl
benzoyl peroxide
benzpyrene
benzyl
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benzol
benzol [ bén zol, /bén/ zōl ] or benzole [ bén zol, /bén/ zōl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
chemistry 
Former name for  benzene
[Mid-19th century. <benzoic]
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