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benzoyl

[ ben-zoh-il ]

adjective

  1. containing the benzoyl group.


noun

benzoyl

/ ˈbɛnzəʊɪl /

noun

  1. modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 6 H 5 CO- Systematic namebenzenecarbonyl

    benzoyl group or radical

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

benzoyl

/ bĕnzō-ĭl′,-zoil′ /

  1. The radical C 6 H 5 CO, derived from benzoic acid.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of benzoyl1

First recorded in 1850–55; benzo- + -yl
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Example Sentences

They then used a series of reactions to attach a benzoyl functional group to dissolved amine- and alcohol-containing metabolites.

A benzoyl peroxide wash can be a good starting point, since it has anti-bacterial and skin-drying properties and helps unclog pores, Ploch said.

Some topical treatments, such as those containing benzoyl peroxide targeted for acne, can irritate the skin further—requiring an even more heavy duty moisturizer to restore and strengthen the barrier, says Gohara.

Mild cases can be addressed with over-the-counter cleansing or treatment products that contain benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or retinoids — but “nothing works overnight,” said Elbuluk, who is also the director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Program.

“An acne-targeting product, such as benzoyl peroxide, will not only help kill the bacteria in your pimples but also function as an anti-inflammatory to tamper the swelling and redness,” Cohen says.

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