French Meaning of phenol

Phénol

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Definitions and Meaning of phenol in English

Wordnet

phenol (n)

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

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

Webster

phenol (n.)

A white or pinkish crystalline substance, C6H5OH, produced by the destructive distillation of many organic bodies, as wood, coal, etc., and obtained from the heavy oil from coal tar.

Any one of the series of hydroxyl derivatives of which phenol proper is the type.

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Phénol

any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups, a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene

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phenogamous => phanérogame, phenogamic => Phanérogamique, phenogamian => Angiospermes, phenogamia => phanérogames, phenocryst => Phénocristal,