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phenol

/ˈfiːnɒl/

/ˈfiːnɑːl/

Translations

phenolnoun

phenols

Phenol is used in the production of plastics.

Фенол используется в производстве пластмасс.

Synonyms

carbolic acid

phenoladjective

/ˈfiːnɒl/

/ˈfiːnɑːl/

Used attributively before another noun to denote the presence or relation to phenol.

Synonyms

phenolnoun

A toxic white crystalline compound, C6H5OH, derived from benzene and used in chemical manufacture and as a disinfectant.

The laboratory used phenol as a disinfectant to ensure all surfaces were sterile.

Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.

Phenols are important in the production of plastics and other synthetic materials.

phenoladjective

Relating to, containing, or derived from phenol.

The phenol content of the sample exceeded safety limits.