benzyl Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the univalent radical derived from toluene
    benzyl group; benzyl radical.

WordNet

Ben"zyl noun
Etymology
Benzoic + -yl.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; -- commonly used adjectively.

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