benzenoid

ben·ze·noid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ben-zuh-noid]
- /ˈbɛn zəˌnɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ben-zuh-noid]
- /ˈbɛn zəˌnɔɪd/

Definitions of benzenoid word

adjective benzenoid similar to benzene 3
adjective benzenoid of, relating to, or similar to benzene, especially with respect to structure. 1
noun benzenoid any benzene compound. 1
noun benzenoid (organic chemistry) A compound of this kind. 0
adjective benzenoid (organic chemistry) Having an electronic structure analogous to that of benzene. 0
adjective benzenoid (organic chemistry) Containing at least one benzene ring. 0

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Origin of benzenoid

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; benzene + -oid

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Parts of speech for Benzenoid

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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benzenoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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