noun🔗ShareFenol, ácido fénicoA 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."The lab technician carefully handled the phenol, knowing it was a dangerous chemical. "El técnico de laboratorio manipuló cuidadosamente el fenol, sabiendo que era un producto químico peligroso.compoundsubstancechemistrymedicinetechnicalindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFenolAny of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring."Example Sentence: "Some disinfectants contain phenol to kill bacteria." "Algunos desinfectantes contienen fenol para matar bacterias.compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading