"benzal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: benzals [plural]
Etymology: From benzoic and aldehyde. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} benzal (countable and uncountable, plural benzals)
  1. (organic chemistry) A transparent crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO. NH₂, obtained by the action of ammonia on benzoyl chloride and by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Derived forms: benzal chloride

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