phenol
noun/ˈfinoʊl/
Frequency rank: #18,077 most common English word
Meaning
A toxic, white crystalline compound derived from benzene, used as a disinfectant and in chemical synthesis.
Example sentence
The laboratory technician carefully handled phenol because of its corrosive properties.
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