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benzoyl group

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noun

Chemistry.

  1. the univalent group C 7 H 5 O–, derived from benzoic acid.

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These statistics further confirm the localisation of the benzoyl group in the cellulose residue.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.

It is to be noted that the presence of the benzoyl group renders the cellulose more resistant to hydrolytic actions.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.

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