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Defenition of the word phenol

    • Defenition of the word phenol

      • A white crystalline soluble poisonous acidic derivative of benzene, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant and in the manufacture of resins, nylon, dyes, explosives and pharmaceuticals. (Source: CED)
      • a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic
      • any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
      • a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally

    Synonyms for the word phenol

      • carbolic acid
      • hydroxybenzene
      • oxybenzene
      • phenylic acid

    Hyponyms for the word phenol

      • creosol
      • cresol
      • methyl phenol
      • naphthol
      • pyrogallic acid
      • pyrogallol
      • resorcinol
      • tannic acid
      • tannin
      • thyme camphor
      • thymic acid
      • thymol

    Hypernyms for the word phenol

      • acid
      • dilutant
      • dissolvent
      • dissolver
      • dissolving agent
      • organic compound
      • resolvent
      • solvent
      • thinner

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