Found 2 items, similar to Carbolic acid.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: carbolic acid carbolic acid n : a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally [syn: phenol, hydroxybenzene, oxybenzene, phenylic acid]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Carbolic acid Carbolic acid \Car*bol“ic ac”id\ (k[aum]r*b[o^]l"[i^]k [a^]s"[i^]d), n. [L. carbo coal + oleum oil.] (Chem.) same as phenol[1], (C6H5.OH). See phenol[1]. Syn: phenol[1], hydroxybenzene, phenyl hydroxide, phenic acid. [PJC]