any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups

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

[ Syn: carbolic acid , carbolic acid , hydroxybenzene , hydroxybenzene , oxybenzene , oxybenzene , phenylic acid , phenylic acid ]