Definitions for carbolic acid
kɑrˈbɒl ɪkcar·bol·ic acid

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1. 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. Carbolic acidnoun

   same as phenol, (C6H5.OH). See phenol.

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1. carbolic acidnoun

   an older name for phenol (CHOH)

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1. carbolic acid

   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. carbolic acid

   Carbolic acid, also known as phenol, is a white crystalline solid or a colorless liquid organic compound with a distinct sweet and sickly odor. It is moderately soluble in water and classified as a weak acid. It was first extracted from coal tar but today is generally produced from petroleum. It has a variety of uses, including as a disinfectant, anesthetic, and in the production of plastic, resins and pharmaceuticals. It has been a key tool throughout history in preventing infection, but can also be harmful or fatal if ingested or absorbed through the skin, as it can cause damage to the skin, eyes, and other areas of the body.

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1. Carbolic acid

   kar-bol′ik as′id, n. an acid produced from coal-tar, used as a disinfectant. [L. carbo, coal.]

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1. • Acid
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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of carbolic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of carbolic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=carbolic acid
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=carbolic acid
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Carbolic_Acid
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbolic_Acid
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=carbolic acid