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benzoin

ben·zo·in
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ben-zoh-in, -zoin, ben-zoh-in]
    • /ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪn, -zɔɪn, bɛnˈzoʊ ɪn/
    • /bˈenzɔɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-zoh-in, -zoin, ben-zoh-in]
    • /ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪn, -zɔɪn, bɛnˈzoʊ ɪn/

Definitions of benzoin word

  • noun benzoin a gum resin containing benzoic acid, obtained from various trees of the genus Styrax, esp S. benzoin of Java and Sumatra, and used in ointments, perfume, etc 3
  • noun benzoin a white or yellowish crystalline compound with a camphor-like odour used as an antiseptic and flavouring; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone. Formula: C6H5CHOHCOC6H5 3
  • noun benzoin any lauraceous aromatic shrub or tree of the genus Lindera, esp L. benzoin (spicebush) 3
  • noun benzoin a balsamic resin obtained from certain tropical Asiatic trees (genus Styrax of the storax family) and used in medicine and perfumery and as incense 3
  • noun benzoin any of a genus (Lindera) of aromatic plants of the laurel family; esp., the spicebush of E North America 3
  • noun benzoin a white, crystalline substance, C6H5CHOHCOC6H5, used in making antiseptic ointments and in respiration inhalants 3
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Origin of benzoin

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; earlier benjoin < Middle French < Portuguese beijoim and Spanish benjuí < Arabic lubān jāwī frankincense of Java (lu- probably constructed as the definite article); z of benzoin < Italian benzoi ≪ Arabic

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benzoin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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  • benjamin

    the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:16–18; 42:4)

  • gum benzoin

    Also called gum benjamin, gum benzoin. a reddish-brown, aromatic balsamic resin occurring in almondlike fragments and having a vanillalike odor, obtained from trees of the genus Styrax, especially S. benzoin, of Java, Sumatra, etc.: used in the manufacture of perfume and cosmetics and in medicine internally as an expectorant and externally as an antiseptic.

  • benzoic acid

    a white crystalline solid occurring in many natural resins, used in the manufacture of benzoates, plasticizers, and dyes and as a food preservative (E210). Formula: C6H5COOH

  • laurel family

    the plant family Lauraceae, characterized by evergreen or deciduous trees having simple, leathery leaves, aromatic bark and foliage, clusters of small green or yellow flowers, and fruit in the form of a berry or drupe, and including the avocado, bay, laurels of the genera Laurus and Umbellularia, sassafras, spicebush (Lindera benzoin), and the trees that yield camphor and cinnamon.

  • spicebush

    Also called spice-wood. a yellow-flowered, North American shrub, Lindera benzoin, of the laurel family, whose bark and leaves have a spicy odor.
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