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bento
nounC1
/ˈbɛntəʊ/A single-portion Japanese-style takeout or home-packed meal, typically consisting of rice, fish or meat, and pickled or cooked vegetables, arranged in a partitioned box.
benton
nounLow
/ˈbɛntən/A surname, also used as a placename (e.g., Benton Harbor). In mineralogy, it is part of 'bentonite', a type of clay.
benton harbor
nounLow (Proper Noun, Geographic Reference)
/ˌbɛntən ˈhɑːbə/A city in the state of Michigan, United States.
bentonite
nounLow
/ˈbɛntənʌɪt/A type of absorbent clay formed from volcanic ash, composed primarily of montmorillonite.
bentwood
adjectivenounC2
/ˈbentwʊd/Wood that has been steamed and bent into curved shapes, used especially for furniture.
benu
nounExtremely low
A rare, chiefly historical term for a type of heron or a mythological bird in ancient Egyptian contexts, sometimes identified with the phoenix.
benue
nounLow
/ˈbeɪnweɪ/A river in West Africa, specifically the principal tributary of the Niger River.
benue-congo
adjectivenounC2
/ˌbeɪnweɪ ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/A major branch of the Niger-Congo language family, encompassing a large number of languages spoken across sub-Saharan Africa.
benumb
verbverb-transitiveC1
/bɪˈnʌm/To deprive of sensation or feeling; to make numb, especially from cold, shock, or a powerful emotional impact.
benxi
nounC1
/bɪˈmjuːz/To puzzle, confuse, or bewilder someone.
benz
nounLow
/bɛnz/A slang or informal term for a Mercedes-Benz car.
benzal
adjectivenounRare
/ˈbɛnzæl/A chemical group or radical derived from benzaldehyde, consisting of C6H5CH=.
benzal chloride
nounVery Low
/ˈbɛnzəl ˈklɔːraɪd/A chemical compound (C6H5CHCl2) used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and the production of dyes, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals.
benzal group
nounVery Low
/ˈbɛnzæl ɡruːp/A specific functional group in organic chemistry with the formula -CH=C6H5, formed from a benzaldehyde molecule.
benzalacetone
nounC1/C2 (Advanced, Technical)
/ˌbɛnzælˈæsɪtəʊn/An organic chemical compound (C₁₀H₁₀O) that is an α,β-unsaturated ketone, serving as an important intermediate in organic synthesis and perfumery.
benzaldehyde
nounVery Low
/bɛnˈzældɪhaɪd/A colourless, volatile liquid aldehyde with the formula C₆H₅CHO, having a characteristic almond-like aroma.
benzalkonium chloride
nounC2/Uncommon
/ˌbenzælˌkəʊnɪəm ˈklɔːraɪd/A type of quaternary ammonium compound used as a cationic surfactant and disinfectant.
benzamine
nounVery Low
/ˈbɛnzəmiːn/A synthetic chemical compound, specifically an amine derived from benzene, often used as an antiseptic or local anesthetic.
benzanthracene
nounC2
/ˌbɛnzˈænθrəsiːn/A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) composed of fused benzene and anthracene rings, produced by incomplete combustion.
benzedrine
nounC2
/ˈbɛnzɪdriːn/A former brand name for amphetamine, a central nervous system stimulant.

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