the hypothetical radical, C7H5O, of benzoic acid and its kindred compounds; hence, benzoˈylicadj.
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1868 H. B. Jones & H. WattsFownes's Man. Elem. Chem. (ed. 10) 750 Hippuric acid, or Benzamidacetic acid..is produced by the action of benzoyl chloride on the zinc salt of amidacetic acid.