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benzophenone

ben·zo·phe·none
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ben-zoh-fi-nohn, -fee-nohn]
    • /ˌbɛn zoʊ fɪˈnoʊn, -ˈfi noʊn/
    • /bˈenzəfˌenɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-zoh-fi-nohn, -fee-nohn]
    • /ˌbɛn zoʊ fɪˈnoʊn, -ˈfi noʊn/

Definitions of benzophenone word

  • noun benzophenone a white sweet-smelling crystalline solid used mainly in the manufacture of organic compounds and in perfume. Formula: C6H5COC6H5 3
  • noun benzophenone a white, sweet-smelling crystalline ketone, C6H5COC6H5, used as an intermediate compound in making flavorings, fragrances, etc. 3
  • noun benzophenone Benzophenone is a white crystalline solid used in various drugs and cosmetics. 3
  • noun benzophenone a crystalline, water-insoluble ketone, C 13 H 10 O, used in organic synthesis. 1
  • noun benzophenone (Countable Noun) (organic chemistry) Any of a class of aromatic ketones based on the parent compound diphenylketone (C6H5)2CO; used, amongst other things, as ingredients in sunblock. 0
  • noun benzophenone (Uncountable Noun) (organic chemistry) The compound diphenylmethanone. 0
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Origin of benzophenone

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; benzo- + phen- + -one

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benzophenone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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