phenol
noun
Simple meaning
A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C₆H₅OH, derived from benzene and used in resins.
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ˈfinɑl
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noun
organic chemistryuncountable
A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C₆H₅OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid
organic chemistryuncountable
A toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
organic chemistrycountable
Any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
organic chemistrycountable
Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring (or other aromatic ring)
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