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