BENZO Definition & Meaning

benzo

[ben-zoh]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Slang.

benzodiazepine.

benzo-

a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which benzene, benzoic acid, or one or more of the phenyl groups is present.
benzocaine.

benzo-

combining form

indicating a benzene ring fused to another ring in a polycyclic compound
benzofuran
indicating derivation from benzene or benzoic acid or the presence of phenyl groups
benzophenone

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of benzo¹

By shortening

Origin of benzo²

benz(ene) or benz(oic) + -o-

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of benzo¹

from _benzoin

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Example Sentences

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The first death attributed to this benzo substitute was an outlier in 2012.

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Sylmar’s Matthew Benzo gave up five hits while striking out five and walking one to pick up the win.

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Sylmar’s Matthew Benzo allowed five hits while striking out five and walking one to pick up the win.

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Her family wonders how Amber’s last dose could have contained fentanyl, xylazine and meclonazepam, a “designer benzo” that is not approved for medical use in the United States but can be purchased online.

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He makes music under the name Benzo, and he wanted to walk out to his own songs in Tokyo.

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benzine benzoate

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