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