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Where does “benz-” come from?

benz- (English): Alternative form of benzo-

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of benzo-

Words derived from “benz-”

  • benzyl
  • benzaldehyde
  • benzimidazole
  • benzylpenicillin
  • benzylic
  • benzamide
  • benzylamine
  • benzyladenine
  • dibenzyl
  • nitrobenzaldehyde
  • benzyloxy
  • dimethylbenzanthracene
  • bibenzyl
  • pentafluorobenzyl
  • benzazepine
  • methoxybenzyl
  • benzanthracene
  • methylbenzylamine
  • benzylation
  • chlorobenzyl
  • bromobenzyl
  • debenzylation
  • benzylated
  • fluorobenzyl