benzoyl
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- noun
- /ˈbɛnzoʊɪl/
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grupo benzilo
- You should choose a moisturizer with benzoyl for its antibacterial properties.
- benzoyl peroxide
- acne medication with benzoyl
- cleanser that contains benzoyl
Examples
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Maybe all the benzoyl peroxide in my zit cream had affected my brain.
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There is also one that contains benzoyl peroxide for breakouts.
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I forgot how effective that benzoyl peroxide is for my skin type.
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Firstly, benzoyl peroxide is a great product.
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I'm using all this benzoyl peroxide more than is recommended.
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Modern methods of treatment for bad acne are benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics.
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So I do find that sometimes good old BP benzoyl peroxide from Neutrogena can nip it in the bud if you get it right on time.
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When treating acne, many dermatologists recommend products that contain benzoyl peroxide.
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If you have oily skin, consider using a cleanser that has benzoyl to help control breakouts.
Synonyms
A part of a molecule with a six-carbon ring and a CO group that joins other atoms
A reactive group that forms when benzoic acid loses its OH group
Compounds
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A white powder used on skin to treat acne and to help some chemical reactions happen or to bleach things
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A part of a molecule with a six-carbon ring and a CO group that joins other atoms
Surface Forms
Morphology
benzoyl = benzoic acid + benzoic (opaque) = benzo + yl
The noun denotes the benzoyl radical derived from benzoic acid, but understanding requires chemical knowledge of the '-yl' radical naming convention, so it is not transparent to general learners.
Etymology
Benzoyl comes from benzoin, a resin used in perfume, and the ending -yl, which chemists use to mean a 'group' or 'part' of a chemical. So benzoyl is the benzoin 'group' found in many compounds, including some skin-care ingredients.