English noun: carbolic acid | |||
1. | carbolic acid (substance) a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally | ||
Synonyms | hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenol, phenylic acid | ||
Broader (hypernym) | acid, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent | ||