Definition of benzoic acid in English:

benzoic acid

nounbɛnˈzəʊɪkbenˌzō-ik ˈasid

mass nounChemistry

A white crystalline substance present in benzoin and other plant resins, used as a food preservative.
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Chemical formula: C₆H₅COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- The most commonly found preservatives in the food samples were benzoic acid and sorbic acid.
- In a second method, toluene is mixed with nitric acid and oxidized to produce benzoic acid.
- Compounds that protect against sun damage include such things as titanium dioxide, para amino benzoic acid, and benzyl cinnamate.
- In addition, probiotics exert protective effects through production of hydrogen peroxide and benzoic acid, which inhibit many pathogenic, acid sensitive bacteria.
- Benzoyl peroxide rapidly decomposes into benzoic acid and hydrogen peroxide and is also safe.

Origin

Late 18th century: from benzoin + -ic.

Definition of benzoic acid in US English:

benzoic acid

nounbenˌzō-ik ˈasid

Chemistry

A white crystalline substance present in benzoin and other plant resins, used as a food preservative.
〔化〕苯（甲）酸，安息香酸
Chemical formula: C₆H₅COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- In a second method, toluene is mixed with nitric acid and oxidized to produce benzoic acid.
- Compounds that protect against sun damage include such things as titanium dioxide, para amino benzoic acid, and benzyl cinnamate.
- Benzoyl peroxide rapidly decomposes into benzoic acid and hydrogen peroxide and is also safe.
- The most commonly found preservatives in the food samples were benzoic acid and sorbic acid.
- In addition, probiotics exert protective effects through production of hydrogen peroxide and benzoic acid, which inhibit many pathogenic, acid sensitive bacteria.

Origin

Late 18th century: from benzoin + -ic.

词汇	benzoic acid
释义	Definition of benzoic acid in English: benzoic acid nounbɛnˈzəʊɪkbenˌzō-ik ˈasid mass nounChemistry A white crystalline substance present in benzoin and other plant resins, used as a food preservative. 〔化〕苯（甲）酸，安息香酸 Chemical formula: C₆H₅COOH Example sentencesExamples The most commonly found preservatives in the food samples were benzoic acid and sorbic acid. In a second method, toluene is mixed with nitric acid and oxidized to produce benzoic acid. Compounds that protect against sun damage include such things as titanium dioxide, para amino benzoic acid, and benzyl cinnamate. In addition, probiotics exert protective effects through production of hydrogen peroxide and benzoic acid, which inhibit many pathogenic, acid sensitive bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide rapidly decomposes into benzoic acid and hydrogen peroxide and is also safe. Origin Late 18th century: from benzoin + -ic. Definition of benzoic acid in US English: benzoic acid nounbenˌzō-ik ˈasid Chemistry A white crystalline substance present in benzoin and other plant resins, used as a food preservative. 〔化〕苯（甲）酸，安息香酸 Chemical formula: C₆H₅COOH Example sentencesExamples In a second method, toluene is mixed with nitric acid and oxidized to produce benzoic acid. Compounds that protect against sun damage include such things as titanium dioxide, para amino benzoic acid, and benzyl cinnamate. Benzoyl peroxide rapidly decomposes into benzoic acid and hydrogen peroxide and is also safe. The most commonly found preservatives in the food samples were benzoic acid and sorbic acid. In addition, probiotics exert protective effects through production of hydrogen peroxide and benzoic acid, which inhibit many pathogenic, acid sensitive bacteria. Origin Late 18th century: from benzoin + -ic.
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