phenol

A noun referring to a class of weakly acidic organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl groups, or specifically a toxic white crystalline derivative of benzene used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant une classe de composés organiques faiblement acides comportant un ou plusieurs groupes hydroxyle, ou plus spécifiquement le dérivé toxique du benzène se présentant sous forme de cristaux blancs, utilisé dans l'industrie et comme désinfectant.

1. Class of organic compounds C1 formal scientific

   Any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds whose molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups attached directly to an aromatic ring.

   • Phenols are widely used in the production of plastics and resins.
   • The chemical structure of phenol includes a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group.
   • Many natural antioxidants are derived from phenolic compounds.

   🇫🇷phénol (classe de composés)

2. Specific chemical compound C1 formal scientific

   A toxic, white, soluble, crystalline acidic derivative of benzene, used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally.

   • Phenol was historically used as a surgical antiseptic.
   • The laboratory stored phenol in a sealed container due to its toxicity.
   • Exposure to concentrated phenol can cause severe chemical burns.

   🇫🇷phénol (composé chimique)

   Synonymes: carbolic acidhydroxybenzene

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• phenol's possessive singular form