Benzo- Definition

benzō, benzə
prefix
Benzene; benzoic acid.
Benzophenone.
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(chemistry) Containing benzene, or a six-carbon aromatic ring.

Benzodiazepine.
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affix
Relating to benzene.
Benzopyrene.
Webster's New World
The divalent radical C6H4
Benzocaine.
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adjective

(organic chemistry) Of a ring compound, especially a heterocycle, which also has a fused benzene ring.

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abbreviation

Benzodiazepine.

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noun

(organic chemistry) A divalent radical formed by the removal of two adjacent hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring.

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(organic chemistry) Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.

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Other Word Forms of Benzo-

Noun

Singular:
benzo-
Plural:
benzos

Origin of Benzo-

  • From benzoin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • see benzene

    From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

BBEBEN

Words Ending With

OZONZO

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