oxybenzene
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
"Oxybenzene" is a technical and chemical term. It is primarily used in scientific, industrial, and medical contexts to refer to a specific chemical compound. It is not a common word in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The laboratory uses oxybenzene as a reagent in certain organic syntheses.
- Due to its toxicity, the handling of oxybenzene requires strict safety protocols.
- Historically, diluted oxybenzene was employed as an antiseptic in surgical practices.
Advanced Usage
- The term "oxybenzene" is synonymous with the more common chemical name phenol. In most modern scientific literature, "phenol" is the preferred term.
Variants and Related Words
- Phenol (n): The most common name for the compound C₆H₅OH.
- Carbolic acid (n): An older, common name for phenol/oxybenzene, especially when in a watery solution.
- Hydroxybenzene (n): A systematic chemical name for the same compound.
Synonyms
- Phenol
- Carbolic acid
- Hydroxybenzene
- Benzenol
Notes on Meaning
This word has one specific meaning as defined above. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses due to its highly technical nature.
Noun
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a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
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