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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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Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
L
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

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ˈfinəl

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noun

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

noun

  1. Any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups

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