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Phenol   /fˈinɑl/  /fˈɛnəl/   Listen
Phenol

noun
1.
Any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups.
2.
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.



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Words linked to "Phenol" :   dissolving agent, solvent, carbolic acid, phenylic acid, thyme camphor, organic compound, pyrogallol, dissolver, tannin, methyl phenol, acid, pyrogallic acid, resolvent, tannic acid, thymol, resorcinol, hydroxybenzene, naphthol, creosol, thymic acid, dissolvent, oxybenzene, cresol


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