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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups | |
| Related terms: | organic_compound resorcinol tannin thymol pyrogallic_acid naphthol cresol | |
| 2. | [ 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: | hydroxybenzene oxybenzene phenylic_acid carbolic_acid | |
| Related terms: | acid solvent | |
