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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