What is the meaning of phenol?

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.
- synonyms: carbolic acid, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid

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