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carbolic acid vs phenol

phenol vs carbolic acid

carbolic acid and phenol both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carbolic acid Yes No No No
phenol Yes No No No
As nouns, carbolic acid and phenol are synonyms defined as:
  • carbolic acid and phenol: a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
Other synonyms of carbolic acid include hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid.
carbolic acid (noun) phenol (noun)
a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
Difference between carbolic acid and phenol

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