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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

benzoyl

/bɛnzoʊɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does benzoyl mean?

noun

A colorless or white crystalline compound, C7H5O2, used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals, and as a disinfectant and antiseptic.

Example

"The chemist used benzoyl peroxide to treat the patient's acne."

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