Phenol Definition & Meaning
phenol
- noun
- 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
"Phenol" in song lyrics
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"acylation of phenol"
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"manitol salt agar with phenol"
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"mannitol salt agar with phenol"
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Words that rhyme with phenol
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- What does phenol mean?
- 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
- What part of speech is phenol?
- Phenol is a noun.
- How many definitions does phenol have?
- Phenol has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).