hydroxybenzene

noun /haɪ,drɑksɪ'bɛnzin/

Definition
a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
Example
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Etymology
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Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
10
Length
14

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Length
14
Syllables
5
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