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benzoic

[ ben-zoh-ik ]

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. of or derived from benzoin or benzoic acid.


benzoic

/ ɛˈəʊɪ /

adjective

  1. of, containing, or derived from benzoic acid or benzoin
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of benzoic1

First recorded in 1785–95; benzo(in) 1 + -ic
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Example Sentences

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Similarly, a compound called benzoic acid naturally found in cranberries adds to the fruit's sourness.

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It was recalled due to an excessive amount of benzoic acid - a common preservative used in food and drinks.

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So they did all kinds of just really organic research and ended up settling on benzoic acid as the organic acid that was the most satisfying.

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In addition to nicotine, Juul pods contain a mix of glycerol, propylene glycol, benzoic acid and flavoring agents, the long-term health effects of which have yet to be determined, she said.

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The result was benzoic sulfimide — or, as we know it today, saccharin.

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