phenylic_acid | ||
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 hydroxybenzene oxybenzene carbolic_acid | |
Related terms: | acid solvent | |
Similar spelling: |
phonological phenolic_urea phenolic_plastic phonologic |