carbolise

car·bo·lize

[kahr-buh-lahyz]
verb (used with object), car·bo·lized, car·bo·liz·ing.
phenolate ( def 2 ).
Also, especially British, car·bo·lise.


Origin:
1865–70; carbol(ic) + -ize

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carbolize or carbolise (ˈkɑːbəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) another word for phenolate
 
carbolise or carbolise
 
vb

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carbolize or carbolise (ˈkɑːbəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) another word for phenolate
 
carbolise or carbolise
 
vb

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