Crossword-Solution: BENZOIN
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Benzoin | n. | A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume. |
| Benzoin | n. | A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. |
| Benzoin | n. | The spicebush (Lindera benzoin). |
We have 4 clues for the answer “BENZOIN”
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| BENJAMIN tree-yielding product | 1 answer |
| BENJAMIN tree gum | 2 answers |
| Resin | 31 answers |
| PERFUMERY, substance used in | 45 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
The superficial contents of any figure; the surface included
within any given lines; superficial extent; as, the area of a square or
a triangle.
Hint 2 anagram
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Sentences with BENZOIN (5)
The name is also given to other aromatic shrubs; as, the Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus); wild allspice (Lindera benzoin), called also spicebush, spicewood, and feverbush.
Benzoic acid, or flowers of benzoin, a peculiar vegetable acid, C6H5.CO2H, obtained from benzoin, and some other balsams, by sublimation or decoction.
And yet there are people who spend hours fixing their faces--rubbing in cold cream and massaging the muscles (always toward the eyes) and taking in the slack with tincture of benzoin and electrolyzing moles--to what end? Looking handsome.
Her throat recalled the antelope's, and her breasts, like two pomegranates of even size, stood at bay as it were,[FN#146] her body rose and fell in waves below her dress like the rolls of a piece of brocade, and her navel[FN#147] would hold an ounce of benzoin ointment.
FOR THE COMPLEXION Boil a small piece of gum benzoin in some spirits of wine till it is dissolved, (five minutes boiling will be sufficient,) then bottle for use.