benz-
1.
variant of
benzo-
before a vowel:
benzaldehyde.
British Dictionary definitions for
benz-
benzo-
combining form
1.
indicating a benzene ring fused to another ring in a polycyclic compound:
benzofuran
2.
indicating derivation from benzene or benzoic acid or the presence of phenyl groups:
benzophenone
Word Origin
from
benzoin