phenol English

Meaning phenol meaning

What does phenol mean?

phenol

— noun any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups

— noun (= carbolic acid) a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally

Synonyms phenol synonyms

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carbolic acid

hydroxybenzene

phenylic acid

oxybenzene

phenolic