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Noun: benzyl  ben-zil
  1. The univalent radical derived from toluene
    "Benzyl alcohol is used as a preservative in some medications"; "benzyl group alcohol is used as a preservative in some medications"; "benzyl radical alcohol is used as a preservative in some medications";
    - benzyl group, benzyl radical

Derived forms: benzyls

Type of: chemical group, group, radical

Encyclopedia: Benzyl