hydroxybenzene
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Definition
Noun: A toxic, white, soluble, crystalline acidic derivative of benzene. It is used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It is poisonous if taken internally.
Usage
This is a technical/scientific term used primarily in chemistry, manufacturing, and industrial contexts to refer to a specific chemical compound. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The laboratory protocol required the careful handling of hydroxybenzene.
- Hydroxybenzene is an important starting material in the synthesis of many plastics and pharmaceuticals.
- Due to its toxicity, safety data sheets for hydroxybenzene must be strictly followed.
Advanced Usage
- In organic chemistry nomenclature, "hydroxybenzene" systematically describes a benzene ring with a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached.
Variants and Related Words
- Phenol: This is the most common synonym and the name by which this compound is most widely known.
- Carbolic acid: An older, traditional name for this compound, especially in medical or disinfectant contexts.
Synonyms
- Phenol
- Carbolic acid
- Benzenol (systematic IUPAC name)
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific chemical meaning. It does not have different figurative or colloquial meanings.
Noun
- a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally