Definition of "benzoic" [ben•zo•ic]

• Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin. (adjective)
• Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives. (adjective)

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• "These consist of resinous juices combined with a peculiar acid, called the benzoic acid."
• "However, the reactions between Vitamin C ascorbic acid and benzoic acids were overlooked, resulting in benzene formation in flavored waters and soft drinks."
• "The role it follows and hand purely random benzoic acid authority."