benz- root words — words with the benz- root

The root benz- comes from Arabic luban, meaning benzoin resin (frankincense). 12 words in Dendril are built from it, including azobenzene, benzaldehyde, benzidine, benzoate, benzocaine, benzofuran, benzoic, benzoin, benzol, benzophenone, benzoyl, chlorobenzene. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the benz- root

Explore words with benz- — words containing the benz- root and sharing its sense of "benzoin resin (frankincense)". Examples include azobenzene, benzaldehyde, benzidine, benzoate, benzocaine, benzofuran, benzoic, benzoin, benzol, benzophenone, benzoyl, chlorobenzene. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does benz- mean?

The benz- root means benzoin resin (frankincense), from Arabic luban. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.