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Benzoyl

Benzoyl \Ben"zoyl\, n. [Benzoic + Gr. ? wood. See -yl.] (Chem.) A compound radical, C6H5.CO-; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds. [Formerly written also benzule.]

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benzoyl

n. (context organic chemistry especially in combination English) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group

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You can add additional layers, covering acne with makeup, or treating it with sperm or with benzoyl peroxide.

Tracing the circuits of the flour-stream blender to allow for manual operation seemed straightforward enough, but I forgot about the sample analyzer with its additive-injection unit for quality control Bypass that and you get raw stuff with a funny color and unpredictable properties that brings the bakers screaming- Try to inject the additives manually and you end up with half-poisonous crap contaminated with benzoyl peroxide and potassium bromate and Tana knows what else.