noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The reaction mixture contained phenol.

Definition:A compound of hydroxybenzene with a strongly acidic taste

From phenol

Example:Hydroxybenzene is a type of benzene derivative.

Definition:A general class of organic compounds based on the benzene structure (C6H6) with one or more substituents

From benzene derivatives

Example:Resorcinol is a more complex hydroxybenzene.

Definition:A benzene derivative with two hydroxyl groups, used mainly as a fungicide

From resorcinol

Example:Aniline is used to make dyes from hydroxybenzene.

Definition:A compound with a phenyl group attached to a nitrogen atom, used as a dye precursor

From aniline

Example:Catechol is a subgroup of hydroxybenzenes.

Definition:A dihydroxybenzene, a derivative of phenol

From catechol

Example:Hydroxybenzene can be used to produce certain types of resin.

Definition:A substance that is either secreted as or can be obtained from plants and trees and consists of a complex mixture of various organic compounds such as resins, waxes, and oleoresins

From resin

Example:Hydroxybenezene is used in the production of plastics.

Definition:Materials that can be molded or shaped when heated

From plastics

Example:Hydroxybenzene is used in some antiseptics.

Definition:Chemicals capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in the absence of oxygen

From antiseptics

Example:Hydroxybenzene can be found in some detergents.

Definition:Substances used for cleansing or cleaning purposes

From detergents

Example:Hydroxybenzene is used in disinfectants.

Definition:Substances that inhibit or destroy microorganisms

From disinfectants