oxybenzene

/ˌɑksiˈbɛnzin/
noun
  1. Another name for phenol, a chemical compound used in disinfectants and plastics.
    • The lab stored oxybenzene in a special container because it is corrosive.
    • Some disinfectants contain oxybenzene as an active ingredient.
    • Oxybenzene is often used in the production of resins and plastics.
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