What is "oxybenzene"

Oxybenzene \Ox`y*ben"zene\, n. [Oxy (b) + benzene.] (Chem.) Hydroxy benzene. Same as Phenol.

n. (context dated organic chemistry English) phenol

n. 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, phenylic acid]