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benzo

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for benzo.

Editorial note

Nothing, and I mean nothing compares to coming cold turkey off a benzo addiction.

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Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of benzo gathered in one view.

noun

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

noun

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

adjective

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for benzo.

noun

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

noun

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

adjective

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

noun

(informal) Clipping of benzodiazepine. [(organic chemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.]

Example sentences

1

Nothing, and I mean nothing compares to coming cold turkey off a benzo addiction.

2

I'm not going to name the drugs because I don't want to expose my identity, but one of the drugs is Klonopin(A benzo with a long half life).

3

Were you given a benzo specifically to erase your memory of the events?

4

After starting the beta-blocker, the need for the benzo just went away.

5

All of those things were a hayride compared to benzo withdrawals.

6

Here is one addiction I wish I could grow out of: benzos and other benzo like drugs such as Ambien (zolpidem).

7

Its a benzo, but just throwing it out there sir.

8

It seems like I mostly see psychedelics, or an occasional amphetamine or benzo-like chemical.

9

Have you ever wondered how people find out the exact combination of complicated molecules (tri-ethyl bi-methyl chloro fluoro benzo whatever) that help treat a specific disease?

10

Sounds pretty dangerous, using a benzo instead of alcohol.

11

The benzo withdrawals were physically and psychologically crippling.

12

But the benzo withdrawal was so much worse.

Quote examples

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When prescribing a benzo-class drug nowadays, your doctor will work with you to create a dosing schedule that includes its own "taper-off" period (and perhaps secondary therapies to counter withdrawal effects) to avoid addictive potential.

2

To address the root causes of anxiety takes more time, patience, dedication and, yes, money." Big Pharma companies drive drug development in the first place, so obstructing the benzo revenue without a suitable alternative may lead to better drugs taking longer to develop.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use benzo in a sentence?

Nothing, and I mean nothing compares to coming cold turkey off a benzo addiction.

What does benzo mean?

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

What part of speech is benzo?

benzo is commonly used as noun, adjective.