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.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее класс слабокислых органических соединений, содержащих одну или несколько гидроксильных групп, или конкретно токсичное белое кристаллическое производное бензола, используемое в производстве и в качестве дезинфицирующего средства.

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.

   🇷🇺Класс органических соединений

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.

   🇷🇺Фенол

   Синонимы: carbolic acidhydroxybenzene

• phenols plural form
• phenols' possessive plural form
• phenol's possessive singular form