phenol definition by Wordo

Noun

A

caustic

,

poisonous

,

white

crystalline

compound

,

C

<

sub

>

6

sub

>

H

<

sub

>

5

sub

>

OH

,

derived

from

benzene

and

used

in

resins

,

plastics

,

and

pharmaceuticals

and

in

dilute

form

as

a

disinfectant

and

antiseptic

;

once

called

carbolic acid