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Benzocaine vs Benzoin - What's the difference?

benzocaine | benzoin |

As nouns the difference between benzocaine and benzoin

is that benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever while benzoin is a resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the species: 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.

benzocaine

English

(wikipedia benzocaine)

Noun

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  • (pharmaceutical drug) A local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever.

    • benzoin

    English

    (wikipedia benzoin)

    Noun

  • A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the
  • (organic compound) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone , synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.
  • The spicebush, Lindera benzoin .

    • Derived terms

    * benjamin * benzene * benzoic * flowers of benzoin

    Related terms

    * benjamin