noun🔗ShareA caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C6H5OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.""Some cleaning products contain phenols to kill germs and disinfect surfaces." "compoundsubstancechemistrymedicinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring."Many cleaning products contain phenols because they can kill germs effectively. "compoundchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
