| Benzoin (benzoin) |
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| n. | (b n*zoin") |
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| Ben*zoin" |
[Cf. F.
benjoin, Sp. benjui, Pg. beijoin; all fr. Ar.
lub n-jw***imacr] incense form Sumatra (named Java in
Arabic |
A resinous substance, dry and
brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java,
etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in
the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
A white crystalline substance,
C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde
and some other sources.
The spicebush (Lindera
benzoin).
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