phenicine

/fɛnɪˈsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound with properties of phenol.

“The lab used phenicine to test its effects on the environment.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term for phenol or a similar compound.

“In the 19th century, phenicine was used as a disinfectant.”

Synonyms

  • antiseptic
  • phenol

Antonyms

  • alkaline
  • base