1. of, relating to, or containing benzene or a benzene ring; used in chemistry to describe compounds derived from benzene
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The benzal group in the molecule contributes to its aromatic stability.
• Benzal chloride is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
• The compound exhibits benzal character due to its aromatic ring structure.
• Researchers studied the benzal properties of the newly synthesized polymer.