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/ˈbɛnzɪl/ · noun
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical C₆H₅-CH₂- related to toluene and benzoic acid.
Use benzyl when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Benzyl means (organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical C₆H₅-CH₂- related to toluene and benzoic acid.
Common synonyms include benzyl group, benzyl radical.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use benzyl where its definition matches the intended context.
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