benzoin
Fragrant tree secretion
Benzoin names two different things.
One is a fragrant resin obtained from tropical trees of the genus Styrax, used in incense, perfumes, and traditional medicine.
The other is a white crystalline compound used in organic chemistry as a catalyst and in pharmaceutical preparations.
The resin sense came first; the chemical compound was named for containing related aromatic elements.
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- censerVessel for burning aromatics
- smudgingMaking blurry marks
ritual · altar · temple · sacred · spirituality · meditation · purification · ceremony
Pleasing olfactory quality
- fixativeSubstance that preserves artwork
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- orientalOf the East
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
warmth · balsamic · sensual · parfum · toilette · woody · spicy · absolute
Sticky plant secretion
- balsamFragrant medicinal resin
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
- tappingRepeated light striking
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
hardened · congealed · aromatic · amber · vanilla · tears · crude · refined
Herb steeped in alcohol
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- healingRestoration of health
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
liniment · ointment · therapeutic · antitussive · inhalant · respiratory · bronchitis · antiseptic
Carbonyl bonded to hydrogen
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- ketoneCarbonyl between two carbons
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- phenylMonovalent benzene radical
crystalline · cyanide · condensation · catalyst · intermediate · reagent · derivative · stereochemistry
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
pharmaceutical · inhibitor · formulation · additive · antimicrobial · product · skincare · storage
frankincense
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- censerVessel for burning aromatics
smudging · ritual · altar · temple · sacred · spirituality · meditation · purification · ceremony · worship
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
amber · warmth · balsamic · sensual · parfum · toilette · woody · spicy · absolute · tincture
gum
Sticky plant secretion
sap · hardened · congealed · aromatic · amber · vanilla · tears · crude · refined · oleoresin
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- healingRestoration of health
soothing · liniment · ointment · therapeutic · antitussive · inhalant · respiratory · bronchitis · antiseptic · wound
aldehyde
Carbonyl bonded to hydrogen
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- ketoneCarbonyl between two carbons
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
phenyl · crystalline · cyanide · condensation · catalyst · intermediate · reagent · derivative · stereochemistry · chiral
antioxidant
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
cosmetic · pharmaceutical · inhibitor · formulation · additive · antimicrobial · product · skincare · storage · freshness