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phenol

noun

1 phenol

Any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups.

Polish: hydroksybenzen, kwas karbolowy, fenol, karbol

2 phenol

A toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally.

synonyms: carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid.

Dutch: fenol


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