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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phenol

/fɪˈnɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does phenol mean?

noun

A colorless, crystalline, or water-white solid organic compound, C6H5OH, used in the manufacture of plastics, resins, and other chemicals, and as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

Example

"The laboratory used phenol to sterilize the equipment."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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