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Definition: Meaning of, phenol in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfiːnɒl /

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phenol phenols
  1. any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
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  2. a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
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    carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid, carbolic
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  • methyl phenol (noun)
    1. any of three poisonous colourless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant
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