Phenol Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Phenol

Meaning 1 : 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
Meaning 2 : any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups


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