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benzoin n. 安息香, benzoin树脂 安息香, benzoin树脂 benzoin n 1: gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation [ synonym: { benzoin}, { gum benzoin}, { benjamin}, { gum benjamin}, { asa dulcis}] 2: used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera [ synonym: { Benzoin}, { genus Benzoin}] Benzoin \ Ben* zoin"\ ( b[ e^] n* zoin"), n. [ Cf. F. benjoin, Sp. benjui, Pg. beijoin; all fr. Ar. lub[= a] n- j[= a] w[ imac] incense form Sumatra ( named Java in Arabic), the first syllable being lost. Cf. { Benjamin}.] Note: [ Called also { benjamin}.] 1. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the { Styrax benzoin}, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume. [ 1913 Webster] 2. A white crystalline substance, { C14H12O2}, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. [ 1913 Webster] 3. ( Bot.) The spicebush ({ Lindera benzoin}). [ 1913 Webster] { Flowers of benzoin}, benzoic acid. See under { Benzoic}. [ 1913 Webster]
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