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alkylphenol

noun
al·kyl·phe·nol

Definition of alkylphenol 

: a derivative of phenol having one or more alkyl groups attached to the carbon ring

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First Known Use of alkylphenol

1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alkylphenol

alkyl + phenol

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