hydroxybenzene
1. [ noun ] (chemistry) a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
Synonyms: phenol oxybenzene phenylic_acid carbolic_acid
Related terms: acid solvent
Similar spelling:   hydroxyproline
  hydroxyzine
  hydrogenate
  hydroxyl_ion
  hydroxymethyl
  hydrogenated
  hydrogen_ion