phenol
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Noun
any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
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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creosol
cresol
methyl phenol
naphthol
pyrogallic acid
pyrogallol
resorcinol
tannic acid
tannin
thyme camphor
thymic acid
thymol