Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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phenol | Yes | No | No | No |
cresol | Yes | No | No | No |
phenol (noun) | cresol (noun) |
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any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups | any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant |
a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally |