Synonyms for phenol
ˈfi nɔl, -nɒlphe·nol

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1. phenolnoun

   Synonyms:
   hydroxybenzene, benzenol

2. phenolnoun

   A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, CHOH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.

   Synonyms:
   benzenol, hydroxybenzene

3. phenolnoun

   Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.

   Synonyms:
   hydroxybenzene, benzenol

4. phenolnoun

   Synonyms:
   carbolic acid

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1. phenolnoun

   any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups

   Synonyms:
   carbolic acid, phenylic acid, oxybenzene, hydroxybenzene

2. carbolic acid, phenol, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acidnoun

   a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally

   Synonyms:
   carbolic acid, phenylic acid, oxybenzene, hydroxybenzene

Matched Categories

1. • Acid
   • Organic Compound
   • Solvent

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1. List of paraphrases for "phenol":

   phenols, phenolic

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