benzoin

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ben·zo·in / ˈbenzəwin; ˈbenˌzoin/ • n. 1. (also gum benzoin) a fragrant gum resin obtained from a tropical eastern Asian tree (genus Styrax, family Styracaceae), used in medicines, perfumes, and incense. Also called gum benjamin. 2. Chem. a white crystalline aromatic ketone, C6H5CHOHCOC6H5, present in this resin.

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