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Definition of Phenylic acid
1. Noun. A toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally.
Generic synonyms: Acid, Dissolvent, Dissolver, Dissolving Agent, Resolvent, Solvent
Lexicographical Neighbors of Phenylic Acid
Literary usage of Phenylic acid
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Chemical Gazette, Or, Journal of Practical Chemistry, in All Its by William Francis, Henry Croft (1851)
"These gave the reaction of phenylic acid with perchloride of iron, although its
odour ... The most unexpected result is the occurrence of phenylic acid and ..."
2. Physiological Chemistry by Karl Gotthelf Lehmann (1855)
"phenylic acid exerts an extremely poisonous action, so that some symptoms ...
As it might be conjectured that phenylic acid was separated from the kidneys ..."