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Noun: benzoyl radical  'ben-zow-il 'ra-di-kul
  1. The univalent radical derived from benzoic acid
    "The benzoyl radical is often found in pharmaceutical compounds";
    - benzoyl group

Derived forms: benzoyl radicals

Type of: chemical group, group, radical