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BENZOIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Containing or derived from benzoic acid or benzoin
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
benzoic acid (a white crystalline solid occurring in many resins)
benzoin (gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation)