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1. (n.) benzoin
a reddish brown balsamic resin obtained from certain storax trees, used in medicine and perfumery.
2. benzoin
any plant belonging to the genus Lindera (Benzoin), of the laurel family, as the spicebush.
3. (n.) benzoin
a white, water-soluble powder, C
Etymology: (1835–1845)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) benzoin, gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin, asa dulcis
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
2. (noun) Benzoin, genus Benzoin
used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) benzoin
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. (noun) benzoin
a white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources
3. (noun) benzoin
the spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. benzoin
a fragrant concrete resinous juice flowing from a styrax-tree of Sumatra, used as a cosmetic, and burned as incense.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. benzoin
A white crystalline compound prepared by condensation of benzaldehyde in potassium cyanide and used in organic syntheses. This should not be confused with benzoin gum from STYRAX.
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