chlorophenyl etymology

English word chlorophenyl comes from English chlorophenol

Detailed word origin of chlorophenyl

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
chlorophenol English (eng) (organic compound) Any of several chlorinated derivatives of phenol, some of which are used as antiseptics or disinfectants.
chlorophenyl English (eng) (organic chemistry) Any of several univalent radicals derived from chlorobenzenes or chlorophenols.