Definition of "benzo" in Englisch

adjective

1. (organic chemistry) Of a ring compound, especially a heterocycle, which also has a fused benzene ring.

noun

1. (organic chemistry) A divalent radical formed by the removal of two adjacent hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring.

2. (organic chemistry) Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.

3. (informal) Clipping of benzodiazepine.