Definitions for phenol
ˈfi nɔl, -nɒlphe·nol

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. phenolnoun

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

2. carbolic acid, phenol, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acidnoun

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

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1. phenolnoun

   A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, CHOH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.

2. phenolnoun

   Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.

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1. Phenol

   Phenol (systematically named Benzenol, also called carbolic acid or phenolic acid) is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH. It is a white crystalline solid that is volatile. The molecule consists of a phenyl group (−C6H5) bonded to a hydroxy group (−OH). Mildly acidic, it requires careful handling because it can cause chemical burns. Phenol was first extracted from coal tar, but today is produced on a large scale (about 7 billion kg/year) from petroleum-derived feedstocks. It is an important industrial commodity as a precursor to many materials and useful compounds. It is primarily used to synthesize plastics and related materials. Phenol and its chemical derivatives are essential for production of polycarbonates, epoxies, Bakelite, nylon, detergents, herbicides such as phenoxy herbicides, and numerous pharmaceutical drugs.

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1. phenol

   Phenol refers to a type of organic compound that contains a hydroxyl functional group (-OH) directly attached to a phenyl ring. It is a white crystalline solid often used in making plastics, resins, explosives, and pharmaceuticals. It can also be used as an antiseptic. The most basic form of phenol is a single aromatic ring (benzene ring) with one hydroxyl (OH) group attached.

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1. Phenolnoun

   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

2. Phenolnoun

   any one of the series of hydroxyl derivatives of which phenol proper is the type

3. Etymology: [Gr. fai`nein to show + -ol: cf. F. phnol.]

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1. Phenol

   Phenol — also known as carbolic acid — is an aromatic organic compound with the formula C6H5OH. It is a white crystalline solid that is volatile. The molecule consists of a phenyl group bonded to a hydroxyl group. It is mildly acidic, but requires careful handling due to its propensity to cause burns. Phenol was first extracted from coal tar, but today is produced on a large scale from petroleum. It is an important industrial commodity as a precursor to many materials and useful compounds. Its major uses involve its conversion to plastics or related materials. Phenol and its chemical derivatives are key for building polycarbonates, epoxies, Bakelite, nylon, detergents, herbicides such as phenoxy herbicides, and numerous pharmaceutical drugs. Although similar to alcohols, phenols have unique distinguishing properties. Unlike in alcohols where the hydroxyl group is bound to a saturated carbon atom, in phenols the hydroxyl group is attached to an unsaturated ring such as benzene or other arene ring. Consequently, phenols have greater acidity than alcohols due to stabilization of the conjugate base through resonance in the aromatic ring.

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1. Phenol

   fē′nol. n. phenyl alcohol or carbolic acid. [Fr.]

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1. Phenol

   An antiseptic and disinfectant. It is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses, but is only slowly effective against spores. It has been used to disinfect skin and to relieve itching. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p801)

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1. holpen

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of phenol in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of phenol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=phenol
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Phenol
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenol
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenol
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=phenol
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=phenol