benzyl

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

benzyl
    n 1: the univalent radical derived from toluene [syn: {benzyl},
         {benzyl group}, {benzyl radical}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Benzyl \Ben"zyl\, n. [Benzoic + -yl.] (Chem.)
   A compound radical, {C6H5.CH2}, related to toluene and
   benzoic acid; -- commonly used adjectively.
   [1913 Webster]