phenol

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phenol

A scientist carefully handles phenol in a laboratory.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A toxic, white, soluble, crystalline, acidic derivative of benzene: A specific chemical compound (C₆H₅OH) used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; it is poisonous if ingested internally.
    • Any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds: A broader category of organic compounds whose molecules contain one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon ring.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Phenol was one of the first surgical antiseptics.
    • The laboratory uses phenol in various organic synthesis procedures.
    • Many phenolic compounds are found naturally in plants.
Advanced Usage
  • "Phenol coefficient": A measure of the disinfecting power of a substance compared to phenol.
    • The new antiseptic has a high phenol coefficient, indicating it is very effective.
Variants and Related Words
  • Phenolic (adj): Relating to or derived from phenol.
    • The material has excellent phenolic properties.
  • Phenolate (n): A salt or ester of phenol.
  • Polyphenol (n): A compound containing multiple phenolic rings; often found in foods like tea and fruit.
Synonyms
  • Carbolic acid: A common name for phenol, especially in its use as an antiseptic.
  • Hydroxybenzene: A systematic chemical name for phenol.
Related Phrases and Compounds
  • Phenol red: A pH indicator derived from phenol.
  • Phenol-formaldehyde resin: A type of synthetic polymer, also known as Bakelite.
phenol

A scientist carefully handles phenol in a laboratory.

Noun
  1. a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
  2. any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups

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