oxybenzene n 1: a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally [syn: {carbolic acid}, {phenol}, {hydroxybenzene}, {oxybenzene}, {phenylic acid}]
Oxybenzene \Ox`y*ben"zene\, n. [Oxy (b) + benzene.] (Chem.) Hydroxy benzene. Same as {Phenol}. [1913 Webster]