carbolic acid

Definition / meaning of carbolic acid

A very poisonous chemical substance made from tar and also found in some plants and essential oils (scented liquid taken from plants). Carbolic acid is used to make plastics, nylon, epoxy, medicines, and to kill germs. Also called phenol.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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