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      benzyl
      noun
      the univalent radical derived from toluene
      Roots
      lubanbenz- · Arabic · aromatic resin, benzoinhyle-yl · Greek · matter, chemical radical
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      Where does benzyl come from?

      The word benzyl breaks down into 2 roots of Arabic and Greek origin: benz, from Arabic luban (“aromatic resin, benzoin”); and -yl, from Greek hyle (“matter, chemical radical”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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