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phenol
noun
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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ˈfinəl
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noun
a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
noun
any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
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