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Meaning of
benzoin
in English
benzoin
us
/ˈbɛnzwaɪn/
uk
/ˈbɛnzwɔɪn/
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Definitions
Noun
a
fragrant
resin
from
Styrax
trees
;
used
in
medicine
The
doctor
prescribed
a
medicine
containing
benzoin
to
treat
the
patient's
wound
.
an
aromatic
ketone
;
synthesized
from
benzaldehyde
Benzoin
is
also
used
as
a
fixative
in
perfumes
due
to
its
sweet
vanilla-like
aroma
.
the
spicebush
plant
(
Lindera
benzoin
)
The
spicebush
plant
,
also
known
as
Lindera
benzoin
,
has
attractive
flowers
and
foliage
.