phenol

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈfinəl/, /ˈfinɑl/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈfiːnəl/, /ˈfiːnɒl/

Noun

phenol

1. (organic compound, uncountable) A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C₆H₅OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.
2. (organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.

Synonyms

• (caustic compound derived from benzene) carbolic acid
• benzenol
• hydroxybenzene

Translations

• French: phénol
• German: Phenol
• Italian: fenolo
• Portuguese: fenol
• Russian: фено́л
• Spanish: fenol

Translations

• French: phénol
• German: Phenol
• Italian: fenolo
• Portuguese: fenol
• Russian: фено́л
• Spanish: fenol

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