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Benzoin

Benzoin Meaning & Definition
Benzoin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Benzoin?

[n] used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
[n] gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

Synonyms | Synonyms for Benzoin: asa dulcis | benjamin | genus Benzoin | gum benjamin | gum benzoin

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See Also | family Lauraceae | gum resin | Lauraceae | laurel family | magnoliid dicot genus

Benzoin In Webster's Dictionary

\Ben*zoin"\ (b[e^]n*zoin"), n. [Cf. F. benjoin, Sp. benjui, Pg. beijoin; all fr. Ar. lub[=a]n-j[=a]w[=i] incense form Sumatra (named Java in Arabic), the first syllable being lost. Cf. {Benjamin}.] Note: [Called also {benjamin}.] 1. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the {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. 2. A white crystalline substance, {C14H12O2}, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. 3. (Bot.) The spicebush ({Lindera benzoin}). {Flowers of benzoin}, benzoic acid. See under {Benzoic}.

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