phenol
/ˈfiːnɔːl/
noun
- A poisonous, white crystalline compound used as a disinfectant and in chemical manufacturing.
- The lab technician handled phenol with care because it can cause severe burns.
- Factories use phenol to produce plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers.
- Phenol is commonly used in some antiseptic mouthwashes and throat sprays.