English word chloroacetic comes from English chloro- ((chemistry) Containing chlorine.. Green in color.), English phenol
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chloro- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Containing chlorine.. Green in color. |
| phenol | English (eng) | (organic chemistry, countable) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring.. (organic compound, 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. |
| chloroacetic | English (eng) | Of or pertaining to chloroacetic acid and its derivatives. |