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benzoin
n.
bitter almond oil camphor (Chemistry); gum benzoin, type of resin obtained from certain trees (used in the making of cosmetics, perfumes and in medicine)
Benzoin
Benzoin
Noun
1. used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
(synonym) genus Benzoin
(hypernym) magnoliid dicot genus
(member-holonym) Lauraceae, family Lauraceae, laurel family
benzoin
Noun
1. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
(synonym) gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin, asa dulcis
(hypernym) gum resin
Benzoin
(n.)
The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
(n.)
A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
(n.)
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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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