benzoyl

noun

ben·​zo·​yl ˈben-zə-ˌwil 

-zō-ˌil, 

-ˌzȯil 

: the acyl radical of benzoic acid

Examples of benzoyl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Having sensitive acne-prone skin — the kind that freaks out within ten feet of benzoyl peroxide. — Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 28 Aug. 2017

Then at night, apply a benzoyl peroxide treatment to banish bacteria. — Nicole Catanese, Cosmopolitan, 24 Aug. 2017

But why use retinoids and not your classic salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide? — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 25 July 2017

Rather than squeezing, soak a cotton swab in benzoyl peroxide and dab it on the zit. — Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017

Follow with an oil-free moisturizer, then dab a benzoyl-peroxide spot treatment like Clinique Acne Solutions Emergency Gel-Lotion, $17, on zits. — Cara Litke Sullivan, Redbook, 14 July 2015

Word History

Etymology

German, from Benzoësäure benzoic acid + Greek hylē matter, literally, wood

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing benzoyl

• benzoyl peroxide

Rhymes for benzoyl

• airfoil
• despoil
• embroil
• etoile
• gargoyle
• recoil
• subsoil
• tinfoil
• topsoil
• trefoil
• turmoil
• aerofoil

Medical Definition

benzoyl

noun

ben·​zo·​yl ˈben-zə-ˌwil  -ˌzȯil 

: the radical C₆H₅CO of benzoic acid