Definizione monolingua

phenol

phenol (countable and uncountable; plural phenols)

1. (organic chemistry, uncountable) A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C₆H₅OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.
2. (organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.

Definizione dizionario phenol

	fenolo
	any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring

	fenoli
	A white crystalline soluble poisonous acidic derivative of benzene, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant and in the manufacture of resins, nylon, dyes, explosives and pharmaceuticals.(Source: CED)

Altri significati:

caustic compound derived from benzene

(organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.

(organic chemistry, uncountable) A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C <sub>6</sub> H <sub>5</sub> OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.