Meaning of benzoyl | Babel Free
/ˈbɛnzəʊ.ɪl/Definitions
A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C₆H₅CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group.
especially, in-compounds
Equivalents
Examples
“The O–O bond in benzoyl peroxide and the C–N bonds in AIBN homolyze under thermal or photochemical conditions.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.