酚 (fēn) - Phenol — an organic compound & also refers to phenolic compounds in chemistry.

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Phenol — an organic compound;

also refers to phenolic compounds in chemistry.

Phenol — an organic compoundalso refers to phenolic compounds in chemistry.

Usage highlights

PhenolPhenolic resinPhenolic compoundPhenol coefficientPhenol redPhenol formaldehyde

Synonyms

  • 石炭酸— carbolic acid (older name for phenol)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Phenol is used as a disinfectant (酚用作消毒剂).
  • This plastic contains phenolic resin (这种塑料含有酚醛树脂).
  • The chemical formula of phenol is C₆H₅OH (酚的化学式是C₆H₅OH).
  • Phenolic compounds are found in plants (植物中含有酚类化合物).

Collocations

  • Phenol(酚)
  • Phenolic resin(酚醛树脂)
  • Phenolic compound(酚类化合物)
  • Phenol coefficient(酚系数)
  • Phenol red(酚红)
  • Phenol formaldehyde(酚醛)

Idioms

  • Phenol-formaldehyde reaction(酚醛反应)
  • Phenol degradation(酚降解)
  • Phenol extraction(酚提取)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Phenol was first isolated from coal tar in the 19th century and became important in chemical industry.
  • Used in early antiseptics and disinfectants, notably by Joseph Lister in surgery.
  • Now primarily used in production of plastics, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals.

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