Phenol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfiːnɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phenol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring (or other aromatic ring).
Meaning
(organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring (or other aromatic ring).
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry, uncountable) A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C₆H₅OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid
Word Forms
- phenols
Synonyms for phenol
Depending on context, synonyms include benzenol, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phthalein, phenolic, chloroform, formaldehyde.
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