benzoic
IPA: bˈɛnzˈoʊɪk
adjective
- Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.
- (organic chemistry) Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives.
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Examples of "benzoic" in Sentences
- It is a derivative of benzoic acid.
- Its principal component is benzoic acid.
- It is in the benzoic acid family of herbicides.
- Benzoic acid was discovered in the 16th century.
- Calcium benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid.
- Benzoic acid does not form a sulfonate in the composition.
- But the benzaldehyde is the source for unwanted benzoic acid.
- It is formed by the condensation of methanol and benzoic acid.
- The mechanism starts with the absorption of benzoic acid into the cell.
- The mechanism starts with the absorption of benzoic acid in to the cell.
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