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benzoin
ben·zo·in B0195200 (bĕn′zō-ĭn, -zoin′)n.1. A balsamic resin obtained from certain tropical Asian trees of the genus Styrax and used in perfumery and medicine. Also called benjamin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin.2. A white or yellowish crystalline compound, C14H12O2, derived from benzaldehyde.
[Earlier benjoin, from French benjoin and Italian benzoino, both from Arabic lubān jāwī, frankincense of Java; see lbn in Semitic roots.]benzoin (ˈbɛnzɔɪn; -zəʊɪn; bɛnˈzəʊɪn) n1. (Plants) Also called: benjamin a gum resin containing benzoic acid, obtained from various trees of the genus Styrax, esp S. benzoin of Java and Sumatra, and used in ointments, perfume, etc2. (Elements & Compounds) a white or yellowish crystalline compound with a camphor-like odour used as an antiseptic and flavouring; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone. Formula: C6H5CHOHCOC6H53. (Plants) any lauraceous aromatic shrub or tree of the genus Lindera, esp L. benzoin (spicebush)[C16: from French benjoin, from Old Catalan benjui, from Arabic lubān jāwī, literally: frankincense of Java]ben•zo•in1 (ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪn, -zɔɪn, bɛnˈzoʊ ɪn)
n. 1. a reddish brown balsamic resin obtained from certain storax trees, used in medicine and perfumery. 2. any plant belonging to the genus Lindera (Benzoin), of the laurel family, as the spicebush. [1550–60; earlier benjoin < Middle French < Portuguese beijoim < Arabic lubān jāwi frankincense of Java] ben•zo•in2 (ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪn, -zɔɪn, bɛnˈzoʊ ɪn)
n. a white, water-soluble powder, C14H12O2, used in organic synthesis. [1860–70; benzo- + -in 1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | benzoin - gum resin used especially in treating skin irritationasa dulcis, benjamin, gum benjamin, gum benzoingum resin - a mixture of resin and gum | | 2. |  Benzoin - used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Linderagenus Benzoinmagnoliid dicot genus - genus of dicotyledonous flowering plants regarded as among the most primitive of extant angiospermsfamily Lauraceae, Lauraceae, laurel family - a family of Lauraceae |
Translationsbenzoin
benzoin (bĕn`zoin, –zōĭn) or benzoinum (bĕnzoin`əm), balsamic resinresin,
any of a class of amorphous solids or semisolids. Resins are found in nature and are chiefly of vegetable origin. They are typically light yellow to dark brown in color; tasteless; odorless or faintly aromatic; translucent or transparent; brittle, fracturing like glass;
..... Click the link for more information. , the dried exudation from the pierced bark of various species of the benzoin tree (Styrax) native to Sumatra, Java, and Thailand; appearing as red-brown to yellow-brown tears. Because of its fragrant odor it is used in perfume and sometimes in incense. The benzoic acid present in it gives it value in medicine as an antiseptic, as a stimulant, and, in certain respiratory diseases, as an inhalant. Among the several varieties are Siam benzoin and Sumatra benzoin. Siam benzoin is considered finer, since it has a high content of benzoic acid; Sumatra benzoin contains cinnamic acid.benzoin[′ben·zə·wən] (materials) A balsamic resin obtained from trees of the genus Styrax; used as an expectorant, as an inhalant in respiratory tract inflammations, and as an antiseptic. Also known as benjamin gum; benzoinam; gum benzoin. (organic chemistry) C14H12O2I An optically active compound; white or yellowish crystals, melting point 137°C; soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in water; used in organic synthesis. benzoin
benzoin [ben´zo-in, ben-zo´in] 1. a balsamic resin from Styrax benzoin and other Styrax species, used primarily as a topical skin protectant and antiseptic. It also acts as an expectorant and thus is sometimes used in steam inhalations in treating respiratory disorders.2. a highly toxic compound prepared from benzaldehyde and cyanide, used in organic synthesis.ben·zo·in (ben'zō-in, ben'zoyn), A balsamic resin obtained from Styrax benzoin (family Styracaceae), used as a stimulant expectorant, but usually by inhalation in laryngitis and bronchitis; it retards rancidification of fats and is used for this purpose in the official benzoinated lard. Synonym(s): gum benjamin, gum benzoin [It. benzoino, fr. Ar. lubān jāwīy, Javan incense] benzoin (bĕn′zō-ĭn, -zoin′)n.1. A balsamic resin obtained from certain tropical Asian trees of the genus Styrax and used in perfumery and medicine. Also called benjamin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin.2. A white or yellowish crystalline compound, C14H12O2, derived from benzaldehyde.ben·zo·in (ben'zō-in) A resin from the tree Styrax benzoin; alleged efficacy in treating URI, in antisepsis, and in wound healing; use as a healing agent confirmed in dental procedures; severe adverse effects (e.g., hemorrhage) have been reported.
Synonym(s): Benjamin tree. [It. benzoino, fr. Ar. lubān jāwīy, Javan incense]ben·zo·in (ben'zō-in) Balsamic resin used as a stimulant expectorant, but more usually by inhalation in laryngitis and bronchitis. [It. benzoino, fr. Ar. lubān jāwīy, Javan incense]FinancialSeeBenjaminbenzoin
Related to benzoin: Benzil, Benzoin resinSynonyms for benzoinnoun gum resin used especially in treating skin irritationSynonyms- asa dulcis
- benjamin
- gum benjamin
- gum benzoin
Related Wordsnoun used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus LinderaSynonymsRelated Words- magnoliid dicot genus
- family Lauraceae
- Lauraceae
- laurel family
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