phenolate (ˈfiːnəˌleɪt) ![]() | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) Also: carbolize to treat or disinfect with phenol |
| —n | |
| 2. | another name (not in technical usage) for phenoxide |
| to spend time idly; loaf. |
| to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable. |
phenolate phe·no·late (fē'nə-lāt')
n.
A salt of phenol. Also called phenoxide.