Phenol
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A weakly acidic organic compound with a hydroxyl group attached to a benzene ring, used as a disinfectant and in chemical synthesis.
“Phenol was one of the first antiseptics used in surgical procedures.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
phe·nol
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Synonyms
hydroxybenzeneoxybenzene
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Starts with PH, ends in -OL, vowels E and O, a good pattern covering PH and common endings
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Scrabble
H scores 4 points, L at the end hooks with -S for phenols, solid chemistry word
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