English word phenol comes from Modern Greek (1453-) φαίνω
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| φαίνω | Modern Greek (1453-) (ell) | |
| phène | French (fra) | |
| 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. |