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Definition of Benzamide

1. n. A transparent crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO.NH₂, obtained by the action of ammonia upon chloride of benzoyl, as also by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds.

Definition of Benzamide

1. Noun. (organic compound) The amide of benzoic acid or any of its derivatives; several of its derivatives are pharmaceuticals ¹

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Medical Definition of Benzamide

1. A transparent crystalline substance, obtained by the action of ammonia upon chloride of benzoyl, as also by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds. Structure: C6H5.CO.NH2 Origin: Benzoin + amide. (06 Aug 1998)

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