carbolic acid

Questions

What does carbolic acid mean?

phenol (C₆H₅OH)

Where does carbolic acid come from?

Partial calque of German Carbolsäure (modern German Karbolsäure), which was coined in 1834 by its discoverer Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge.

How to pronounce carbolic acid

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “carbolic acid”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “carbolic acid”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “carbolic acid” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.