Hydroxybenzene

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    phenol uncountable
  2. 2
    a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally wordnet

Etymology

From hydroxy- + benzene.

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