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carbolic acid meaning and definition
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Definition of carbolic acid (noun)
- 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
Source: Princeton University Wordnet