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What does benzoin mean?

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Noun
  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. [from 16th c.]
  2. (organic chemistry) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound. [from 19th c.]
  3. The spicebush, Lindera benzoin. [from 19th c.]
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Bismuth or benzoin should not be applied until after the laser has been shut down completely.
Equal parts of balsam of tolu and compound tincture of benzoin, with double the quantity of rectified spirit.
Then we added the addiction of patchouli, the softness of benzoin and the creaminess of sandalwood.
The frazila of white benzoin is worth three cruzados, of black only a cruzado and a half.
These included balsam, musk, benzoin, aloeswood, ginger, muslin, thoroughbred Arabian horses, and Chinese porcelain.
Maceration is the only feasible method of producing a tincture from an unorganized drug such as gum benzoin or propolis resin.

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