Benzamide
Pronunciation : Ben*zam"ide
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Benzoin + amide.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: A transparent crystalline substance, C6H5.CO.NH2, obtained by the action of ammonia upon chloride of benzoyl, as also by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913