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What (who) is Benzoin - definition
benzoin
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Benzoin (disambiguation)
n.; (also benzoine)
Gumbenjamin, benjamin, friar's balsam.
benzoin
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Benzoin (disambiguation)
['b?nz???n]
¦ noun
1. (also gum benzoin) a fragrant gum resin obtained from certain East Asian storax trees.
2. Chemistry a crystalline aromatic ketone present in benzoin.
Origin
C16: from Fr. benjoin, based on Arab. lubanjawi 'incense of Java'.
Benzoin
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Benzoin (disambiguation)
·noun The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
II. Benzoin ·noun A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
III. Benzoin ·noun 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.
Examples of use of Benzoin
1. Some examples of essential oils with preservative properties are tea tree, benzoin, myrrh, lemon and eucalyptus.