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ben·zo·in | \ ˈben-zə-wən 
, -zō-, -ˌwēn; -ˌzȯin \
, -zō-, -ˌwēn; -ˌzȯin \Definition of benzoin
1 : a hard fragrant yellowish balsamic resin from trees (genus Styrax) of southeastern Asia used especially as a fixative in perfumes, as incense, and in medicine as an expectorant and skin protectant
2 : a white crystalline hydroxy ketone C14H12O2 made from benzaldehyde
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benzoin
nounben·zo·in | \ ˈben-zə-wən , -ˌwēn; -ˌzȯin \
, -ˌwēn; -ˌzȯin \Medical Definition of benzoin
1 : a hard fragrant yellowish balsamic resin from trees (genus Styrax of the family Styracaceae) of southeastern Asia used especially as an expectorant and topically to relieve skin irritations
2 : a white crystalline hydroxy ketone C14H12O2 made from benzaldehyde
3 : a tree yielding benzoin
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The first known use of benzoin was in 1558
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