benzoin (suomeksi)

Määritelmät:

A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the (taxlink, Styrax benzoin, species, noshow=1), 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. (defdate, from 16th c.)
(lb, en, organic compound) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, ''2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone'', synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound. (defdate, from 19th c.)
The spicebush, ''Lindera benzoin''. (defdate, from 19th c.)