phenol
(noun)
noun
1. any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
Definition categories: substance
2. a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
Similar word(s): hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene
Definition categories: substance, acid, dissolvent, dissolver, resolvent, solvent