Benzoyl
Pronunciation : Ben"zoyl
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Benzoic + Gr. -yl.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: A compound radical, C6H5.CO; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds. [Formerly written also benzule.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913