Phenol - Definition
phenol
n 1: any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule
contains one or more hydroxyl groups
2: a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of
benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and
antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally [syn: carbolic
acid, phenol, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic
acid]