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Noun: benzoic acid  ben'zow-ik 'a-sid
  1. A white crystalline solid occurring in many resins
    "Benzoic acid is commonly used as a food preservative in acidic foods"

Derived forms: benzoic acids

Type of: carboxylic acid

Encyclopedia: Benzoic acid