also  chlor*phe*nol  n :  any of three derivatives C₆H₅ClO of phenol containing a single chlorine atom per molecule : esp  :  the para derivative that is used as a topical antiseptic .
 
    
 
Similar sounding terms:  chlorphenol 
 
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