1. (noun) a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally

• hydroxybenzene
• oxybenzene
• phenol
• phenylic acid

1. (noun) a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally

• acid
• dissolvent
• dissolver
• dissolving agent
• resolvent
• solvent