Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

benzile

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ben-zile
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A yellowish crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO.CO.C₆H₅, formed from benzoin by the action of oxidizing agents, and consisting of a doubled benzoyl radical.

Dated; Uncountable

Etymology

From benzoin.

Usage

Derived Forms

benzilic furile

Questions

What does benzile mean?: A yellowish crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO.CO.C₆H₅, formed from benzoin by the action of oxidizing agents, and consisting of a doubled benzoyl radical.
Where does benzile come from?: From benzoin.

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