benzo
- noun
- /ˈbɛnzoʊ/
- Specialized
- All PAH was assumed to be benzo(a)pyrene.
Examples
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By contrast, other investigators found that benzo(a)pyrene and benzene did not contribute to observed effects on the immune systems of humans (Hadnagy, Stiller-Winkler, & Idel, 1996).
Academic text (2006) -
For carcinogenic effects, it was assumed that all PAH was benzo(a)pyrene (BAP), the most carcinogenic substance found in crude oil.
Academic text (1994) -
I don't need any metro rolling in my Lexus or maybe my Benzo.
Blog text (12) -
I can see why they want the perfume, considering we've got lard and benzo in, both of which don't smell very nice.
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More specifically, she focuses on Benzo(a)pyrene, which is found in a lot of charred meat (think BBQ and burnt toast) and how it contributes to the rise of colon cancer.
Blog text (23) -
In chemistry, benzoic acid is widely used as a food preservative due to its ability to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria.
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Benzo(a)pyrene is a hazardous compound that can be found in products like cigarette smoke and charred food.
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Researchers identified that high levels of benzo-phenone in sunscreens may have adverse effects on human health.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Benzo comes from the chemical name benzene, which was named after the fragrant resin benzoin, a word that once meant 'Javanese frankincense'. So benzo as a prefix tells you a compound comes from or contains a benzene 'ring'.