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Benzoin vs Styrax - What's the difference?

benzoin | styrax | Hyponyms |

Styrax is a hyponym of benzoin.

Styrax is a synonym of benzoin.



As nouns the difference between benzoin and styrax

is that 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 while styrax is any member of the genus Styrax of about 130 species of large shrubs or small trees, mostly native to temperate or tropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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

    styrax

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • Any member of the genus Styrax of about 130 species of large shrubs or small trees, mostly native to temperate or tropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

    • Hyponyms

    * benzoin ----