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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

benzyl

/bɛnˈzɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does benzyl mean?

noun

A benzyl group is a functional group derived from benzene, consisting of a phenyl ring attached to a methylene group. It is a common component of many organic compounds.

Example

"The chemist isolated the benzyl group from the complex molecule and studied its properties."

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