engelska-finska översättning av benzoin

A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the , 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.
An aromatic hydroxy ketone, ''2-hydroxy-1,2-diethanone'', synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.

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