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phenols
noun(phe-nol)
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, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid,
phenols
noun(phe-nol)
any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups

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