benzenoid
/ˈbɛnzəˌnɔɪd/
adjective
- Relating to or having the structure of benzene, a colorless liquid hydrocarbon found in coal tar and used as a solvent.
- The chemist studied the benzenoid ring structure in the lab.
- The student drew a benzenoid molecule for her chemistry project.
- Many benzenoid compounds are used in the production of plastics.
noun
- A chemical compound that contains a benzene ring in its molecular structure.
- Some benzenoids are found naturally in plants and fruits.
- The researcher identified several benzenoids in the sample.
- Benzenoids are important in the study of organic chemistry.