phenol
has definitions from the field of chemistry
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[ noun ] (chemistry) any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
Related terms organic_compound resorcinol tannin thymol pyrogallic_acid naphthol cresol |
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[ noun ] (chemistry) 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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