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noun • any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups • a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally | ||||||||
| 26% | 11 | Disinfectant compounds formed by combining chlorine and ammonia | ||||||
noun • any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds | ||||||||
| 23% | 6 | Disinfectant and whitener | ||||||
noun • the whiteness that results from removing the color from something • an agent that makes things white or colorless • the act of whitening something by bleaching it (exposing it to sunlight or using a chemical bleaching agent) verb • cause to become white or lighter in color • make whiter or lighter | ||||||||
Disinfectant Compounds Crossword Clue
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PHENOLS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PHENOLS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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